Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Puducherry leaders greet people on eve of 80th Independence Day
On August 14, the two most important leaders of Puducherry—the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister—wished people a happy Independence Day.
India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15 as one of its biggest national holidays.
This year is the 80th Independence Day.
The leaders asked everyone to put the Indian flag on their homes.
This is part of a special campaign called 'Har Ghar Tiranga'.
They also told people to stay united and respect the country.
The Chief Minister remembered the brave freedom fighters who helped India become free.
The leaders said India is making good progress and growing stronger.
Two days later, on August 16, Puducherry will celebrate its own special day called Liberation Day.
Puducherry was earlier French-ruled, and this will be the 65th anniversary of its freedom.
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy greeted the people on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.
Kailashnathan appealed to people to hoist the national flag atop every household as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
The Lieutenant Governor stressed that every citizen has the duty to uphold the spirit of unity and national integration.
Leaders said the country is making significant progress towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.
Rangasamy said August 16 will mark the 65th Liberation Day of Puducherry, commemorating the merger of the erstwhile French establishments of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam with the Indian Union.
- Who
- Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy, along with ministers, legislators and Pro Tem Speaker A Anbalagan
- What
- Greeted the people and issued messages on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, urging them to hoist the national flag under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign and uphold unity and national integration
- When
- Friday, August 14, on the eve of the 80th Independence Day; the 65th Liberation Day of Puducherry follows on August 16
- Where
- Puducherry, a Union Territory of India
- Why
- To mark the 80th Independence Day, honour the sacrifices of freedom fighters, and highlight the nation's progress towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat (developed India) vision by 2047
- Event
- Eve of the 80th Independence Day greetings
- Leaders
- Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy
- Date
- Friday, August 14
- Campaign
- Har Ghar Tiranga - hoist national flag at every household
- Development vision
- Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047
- Puducherry Liberation Day
- 65th anniversary, August 16
- Former French establishments merged
- Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam