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Independence Day 2024 Live: India celebrates Its 78th I-Day This year

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort, marking India’s 78th Independence Day. The theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047,’ focuses on advancing the country towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. The ceremony commenced with Prime Minister […]

Independence Day 2024 Live: India celebrates Its 78th I-Day This year

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort, marking India’s 78th Independence Day. The theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047,’ focuses on advancing the country towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

The ceremony commenced with Prime Minister Modi being greeted by senior government and military officials. He then inspected the Guard of Honour, coordinated by the Indian Navy this year. A significant highlight was the hoisting of the national flag by the Prime Minister, accompanied by a 21-gun salute from the 1721 Field Battery, using indigenous 105mm Light Field Guns.

Approximately 6,000 special guests from various segments of Indian society, including youth, tribal communities, farmers, women, and beneficiaries of government schemes, were invited to attend the ceremony.

Live Updates: Independence Day Celebrations Across India

2: 30 pm: Leh, Ladakh: ITBP personnel of the 24th Battalion (NW Frontier) celebrate the 78th Independence Day at over 14,000 feet, enduring harsh terrain and low oxygen levels. Their resolute spirit shines through the toughest conditions!

1:56 pm: New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu visited the National War Memorial on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day to pay homage to the nation’s bravehearts.

1:45 pm: BSF Rajasthan IG Mangilal Garg says, “I extend my warmest greetings to all countrymen on the 78th Independence Day. My message is that we must all work together for our nation. ‘Desh hai toh hum hain’—our strength lies in our country. We are a robust democracy and an economic powerhouse. With the direction in which the government is leading us, we will become an even stronger nation.”

1:20 pm: Vizag: A scuba diver hoists the tricolor on the seabed of Sagara Nagar beach during the 78th Independence Day celebrations.

1:17 pm: Nagpur: HQ UM&G Sub Area and its units at Nagpur and Kamptee celebrate the 78th Independence Day with a series of events. The celebrations featured a Fort Tour, Cycle Rally, Tiranga Runs, and Tiranga Marches. Personnel, along with their families and children, participated enthusiastically, marking the occasion with great fervor.

1:15 pm: 78th Independence Day celebrations held in Ladakh’s Leh today.

1:13 pm: Former Odisha CM & BJD chief Naveen Patnaik attends 78th Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar.

1:11 pm: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: CM N Chandrababu Naidu took part in the 78th Independence Day celebrations today.

1:10 pm: Haridwar, Uttarakhand: On Independence Day, Yog Guru Swami Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balakrishna hoist the national flag at Patanjali Yogpeeth.

1:00 pm: Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai took part in the 78th Independence Day celebrations held a party office in Chennai today.

12:57 pm: Jalpaiguri, West Bengal: To celebrate the 78th Independence Day, the Indian Border Guarding Force (176th Battalion) and their counterparts, the Border Guard Bangladesh (18 BGB), exchanged sweets at ICP Fulbari.

12:56 pm: The Tricolor was hoisted at the residence of veteran BJP leader LK Advani in Delhi to mark the 78th Independence Day.

12:55 pm: Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh states, “The Prime Minister’s Independence Day address serves as a declaration of the government’s past achievements and future plans. He covered various topics including the political situation in Bangladesh, the need for a uniform civil code, one nation-one election, advancements in space, the National Research Foundation, and achievements of Olympic medalists. PM Modi outlined a roadmap towards our vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.”

12:52 pm: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann takes part in 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jalandhar.

12: 50 pm: BSF celebrates #IndependenceDay at Nadabet, the Indo-Pak border zero point in Gujarat’s Banaskantha.

12:46 pm: Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal remarks, “I prefer not to comment on statements made on Independence Day. The Prime Minister is free to make such statements, but during our celebration of independence, I believe it’s not appropriate to respond to remarks that might seem divisive.”

12:40 pm: Following his address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with children and spectators.

12:35 pm: Delhi: Chief Justice DY Chandrachud states, “… This day serves as a reminder of our responsibilities to one another and to the nation in upholding the values enshrined in our constitution.”

12:30 pm: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar hoists the national flag at his residence in Delhi.

12:20 pm: Delhi Minister Atishi tweets, “… It is unimaginable that in an independent India, an elected Chief Minister would be falsely accused and imprisoned for months. On this Independence Day, let us pledge to fight against tyranny with unwavering determination until our last breath.”

12:15 pm: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hoists Tricolour on 78th Independence Day, in Kolkata.

12:12 pm: New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extends his greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.

In his message, Birla says, “I pay my respects to the freedom fighters whose sacrifices secured our independence. This Independence Day reminds us of the supreme sacrifices made by our citizens and youth for the country. It is a day to draw inspiration from their bravery and commitment.”

12:00 pm: Delhi: At the Independence Day celebrations held at BJP headquarters, party president JP Nadda remarks, “As the country celebrates its 78th Independence Day, there’s a festive spirit nationwide. Everyone is committed to transforming India into a developed nation. Today, the Prime Minister has outlined targets in sectors like education, science, and health to achieve this goal. I am confident that every BJP worker, along with citizens, will contribute to building a developed India.”

11:51 am: BJP President JP Nadda hoists Tricolour at party headquarters in Delhi.

11: 50 am: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hoists the National Flag at the AICC Headquarters in Delhi to mark #IndependenceDay2024.

11:40 am: On India’s Independence Day, the Indian and Sri Lankan armies come together for a joint yoga session.

The practice takes place at the Army Training School in Madurouya, Sri Lanka, as part of the bilateral military exercise Mitra Shakti 2024.

11:31 am: AIMIM President and Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi hoists the Tricolour in Hyderabad on Independence Day.

11:30 am: Odisha: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted a stunning sand art at Puri beach to mark the 78th Independence Day.

11:15 am: The Indian Army tweeted, “On the 78th Independence Day in Delhi, the Indigenous 105mm Light Field Guns of 1721 Field Battery delivered the traditional 21-Gun Salute as the Tricolour was hoisted.”

11:00 am: Guwahati, Assam:Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisted the national flag in Guwahati as part of the celebrations for India’s 78th Independence Day.

10:50 am: Amritsar, Punjab: On the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day, DIG BSF Amritsar Sector, SS Chandel, hoisted the Tiranga at the Attari-Wagah border, marking the celebrations with pride and patriotism.

10:40 am: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the commitment to a “Viksit Madhya Pradesh” and a “Viksit Bharat” during his Independence Day address, stating, “This moment has been possible only after countless sacrifices during the freedom struggle.”

10:30 am: Agartala, Tripura: Chief Minister Manik Saha hoisted the National Flag to mark the occasion of Independence Day 2024.

10:15 am: Dehradun, Uttarakhand: On Independence Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings to all citizens and paid tribute to the freedom fighters and security forces who contributed to India’s freedom. Addressing the gathering, Dhami urged, “Today, we should resolve to make India a developed nation.”

10:00 am: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hoisted the national flag at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram amid rain, marking the 78th Independence Day. Addressing attendees after the Independence Day Parade, Vijayan emphasized that the celebration should inspire collective action for the nation’s survival. He stated, “Worrying is not enough; we have to survive.” Various programs were conducted across the state as part of the Independence Day celebrations.


9: 30 am: Nagpur, Maharashtra: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat reflects on India’s 78 years of Independence, stating, “We have completed 78 years of Independence. We achieved freedom only through the sacrifices of countless individuals who gave their lives for our independence, supported by the society that stood behind them. The generation that fought for our freedom is no longer with us, but it is now up to the coming generations to protect and uphold it.”

9:15 am: Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde extends his congratulations to all Indians, both within the country and abroad, on the occasion of Independence Day. In a statement, he says, “I congratulate all Indians living in India and abroad and also pay tributes to all those who made our freedom a reality.”

9:00 am: Jammu: In Jammu, IG BSF, Jammu Frontier, DK Boora assured the nation of robust security arrangements along the international border for Independence Day. “On behalf of the BSF, I would like to assure all countrymen that our borders are safe,” Boora stated. He emphasized that all borders have been adequately manned and pledged that the BSF will stand guard to prevent any infiltration, ensuring that the nation continues to celebrate Independence Day with the same enthusiasm every year.

8:26 am: Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Hoists National Flag for Independence Day 2024

8:20 am: In Nagpur, Maharashtra, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat marked #IndependenceDay2024 by hoisting the national flag at the RSS Headquarters. The ceremony was held to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day.

8:16 am: Former Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdullah Shahid, has extended his warm wishes to India on the occasion of #IndependenceDay2024. In a tweet, Shahid said, “Happy Independence Day, India! I wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Government, and the warm and friendly people of India best wishes and prosperity on this joyous occasion. India has proven to be an ‘all-weather’ friend of the Maldives—our first and best responder during any crisis. An invaluable partner in our development journey, the people of Maldives continue to benefit from the generous development assistance and human resource development, and deeply cherish this relationship.”

8:113 am: DCP Shahdara, Surendra Chaudhary, addressed the security arrangements for Independence Day, stating, “Shahdara district, due to its proximity to the Red Fort and its interstate border, is a critical area to secure. We have deployed sufficient interstate forces to ensure safety. All necessary arrangements are in place, including surveillance of drones and kites. Kite flying has been banned until noon to maintain security.”

8:06 am: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma hoists the national flag at the Chief Minister’s Residence today to mark the occasion of Independence Day 2024. The ceremony was attended by senior officials and members of the community, celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day with pride and reverence.

8:04 am: The Embassy of India in Japan held a flag hoisting ceremony today to celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day. The event was attended by embassy officials and members of the Indian community in Japan, who gathered to honor the significance of the occasion and reflect on India’s journey to independence.

8:02 am:Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the national flag at his official residence in Delhi today as India celebrated its 78th Independence Day. The ceremony was marked by a solemn and patriotic atmosphere, reflecting the significance of the occasion.

8:00 am: Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, was beautifully decked out as India marked its 78th Independence Day. The historic square in the heart of the city showcased vibrant decorations and festive preparations, reflecting the nation’s spirit of celebration and pride.

Also Read: Delhi Police Enhance Security on UP-Delhi Border for Independence Day

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