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.