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Delhi Speaker hoists flag, stresses democratic values on I-Day
Independence Day is a very special day in India because it celebrates the day the country became free.
In New Delhi, a leader named Vijender Gupta helped celebrate this day.
Mr. Gupta is the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, which is like the city's parliament.
He raised the Indian flag, called the Tricolour, at his home on Independence Day.
Soldiers gave him a special salute called a Guard of Honour, and rose petals fell as the flag went up.
Mr. Gupta said thank you to the brave freedom fighters who made India free.
He asked everyone to work together to make India strong and peaceful.
The Delhi Assembly opened its doors to visitors, who got to see its beautiful old building.
Bands from the BSF and CRPF played patriotic songs, and families enjoyed the celebrations.
It was a chance for everyone to feel proud of their country.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta hoisted the National Flag at his official residence on Saturday, Independence Day.
The ceremony featured a ceremonial Guard of Honour and rose petals showering as the Tricolour was unfurled.
Gupta extended greetings to citizens and paid homage to freedom fighters, reiterating commitment to democratic values and national development.
The Assembly premises are organising two days of special programmes, including special illumination, with citizens invited to visit.
On the eve of the 80th Independence Day, the public toured the 115-year-old Delhi Assembly and enjoyed performances by the BSF Band and CRPF Band.
- Who
- Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta
- What
- Hoisted the National Flag at his official residence and emphasised commitment to democratic values and national development on Independence Day
- Where
- New Delhi, at the Speaker's official residence and the historic 115-year-old Delhi Assembly premises
- When
- Saturday, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, with eve celebrations held on Friday
- Why
- To honour freedom fighters and national heroes and to renew the pledge to protect India's Constitutional values and unity
Key facts
- Speaker
- Vijender Gupta
- Event
- Independence Day National Flag hoisting ceremony
- Occasion
- 80th Independence Day
- Location
- New Delhi
- Age of Delhi Assembly
- 115 years old
- Public visiting hours
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday
- Special programmes
- Two days of celebrations with special illumination of the premises
- Performing bands
- BSF Band and CRPF Band
Quotes
Vijender Gupta
Delhi Assembly Speaker
“On this sacred occasion of Independence Day, I extend my heartiest greetings and warmest wishes to every citizen of Delhi and all Indians across the globe.”
thehansindia.com
“As we step into our 80th Independence Day, the historic Vidhan Sabha stands as a beacon of our rich democratic legacy and national pride.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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