Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Naidu Commemorates 80th Independence Day, Hoists Flag in Amaravati
India has a special day called Independence Day to remember when it became free.
This year, people celebrated the 80th Independence Day.
The leader of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, raised the big Indian flag in Amaravati.
This was the first time the celebration happened in Amaravati, the state's capital.
He watched a parade with police officers, NCC student cadets and CRPF soldiers marching by.
He told everyone that freedom came from the hard work and sacrifices of many brave people.
He asked everyone to think about what they can do for their country.
He dreams that by 2047, India and Andhra Pradesh will be developed and great.
He also said that three cities will become strong places for business and growth.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hoisted the national flag at the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Amaravati.
The event was held under the theme 'Swarnandhra-2047' at the Parade Grounds in Rayapudi, the first time Independence Day celebrations were held in Amaravati as the state capital.
Naidu said the people of Andhra Pradesh gave a massive mandate to the TDP in the 2024 elections and urged everyone to build a greater future for the nation.
He called for working toward Viksit Bharat by 2047 and Swarna Andhra, praising freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju and Pingali Venkayya.
He said the government's 10-point agenda and policy of decentralised development will make Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Tirupati economic powerhouses.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and the state's coalition government, with DGP Harish Kumar Gupta and senior officials in attendance.
- What
- Hoisted the national flag and reviewed the parade at the 80th Independence Day celebrations held under the theme 'Swarnandhra-2047'.
- When
- Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking the 80th Independence Day.
- Where
- Parade Grounds in Rayapudi, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To commemorate the 80th Independence Day, honour the sacrifices of freedom fighters, and promote the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and Swarna Andhra.
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Chief Minister
- N Chandrababu Naidu
- Date
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Location
- Parade Grounds, Rayapudi, Amaravati
- Theme
- Swarnandhra-2047
- Freedom fighters honoured
- Alluri Sitarama Raju and Pingali Venkayya
- Key vision
- Viksit Bharat by 2047 and Swarna Andhra
- Future economic hubs
- Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Tirupati
