Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat shines at 80th I-Day in Lucknow
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day, and in the city of Lucknow the celebration was a big, colourful event.
The Chief Minister of the state, Yogi Adityanath, raised the Indian flag called the Tricolour and wished everyone a happy Independence Day.
Students sang the national song 'Vande Mataram' to start the morning.
Many dancers and musicians from different parts of India came to perform, showing how diverse the country is.
There were folk songs about Ganpati Bappa and Chhathi Maiya, plus traditional dances from many states.
A play about Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lakshman was presented.
Beautiful flower petals fell from the sky like rain, and Tricolour balloons were released into the air.
Everyone cheered loudly with pride, including many children holding the National Flag.
It was a day of joy, culture and love for the country.
The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with grandeur and patriotic fervour in front of the Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hoisted the Tricolour and extended Independence Day greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh.
Celebrations began around 9:15 a.m. with a rendition of 'Vande Mataram' by students of Bhatkhande Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya.
Cultural programmes under the theme 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat' featured artistes from Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Bihar.
Flower petals were showered from the sky, and the Chief Minister released Tricolour balloons as the crowd cheered 'Jai Hind' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.
- Who
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with public representatives and senior officials of Uttar Pradesh; performers and artistes from many states
- What
- The 80th Independence Day celebrations, featuring the hoisting of the Tricolour, cultural performances and an 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat' programme
- When
- Saturday, on the 80th Independence Day, with celebrations beginning around 9:15 a.m.
- Where
- In front of the Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To celebrate India's 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and showcase the country's cultural diversity
- Occasion
- 80th Independence Day
- Chief Guest
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (hoisted the Tricolour)
- Venue
- Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow
- Start Time
- Approximately 9:15 a.m.
- Theme
- Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat (One India, Great India)
- Key Performers
- Bhatkhande Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, 32nd Battalion PAC, 35th Battalion PAC, Military Band, Gauri Kala Mandapam group, 19-member troupe from Chhattisgarh and more
- States Represented
- Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Bihar
- Cultural Highlights
- Vande Mataram rendition, folk dances, Kathak with 'Tarana', Shankh (conch) recital by Ravi Shankar, tableau of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lakshman, Bastar's Rela Pata folk art
- Dignitaries Present
- Legislative Council Chairman Kunwar Manvendra Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, Rajya Sabha MP Brijlal, MLC Pawan Singh, MLA Dr Neeraj Bora
