Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Independence Day 2026: Minister Silawat Hoists Tricolour in Indore
Every year, India celebrates Independence Day on August 15.
This year, in 2026, the city of Indore had a big celebration.
Many people came together to show their love for their country.
A minister named Tulsiram Silawat raised the Indian flag at a special ceremony.
Soldiers and police officers marched in a big parade.
Twenty groups, like the Border Security Force and the National Cadet Corps, took part.
Children from local schools sang songs and danced on stage.
Some groups won awards for doing a great job in the parade.
The whole city was decorated in the colours of the Indian flag.
People also remembered the freedom fighters who helped India become free.
Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat hoisted the national flag and took the salute at the main ceremony in Indore.
Twenty contingents, including the BSF, RAPTC, District Police, Home Guard, Traffic Police, NCC, Scouts, and Guides, presented the parade.
The celebrations were driven by the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, with the city adorned in tricolour colours.
Students from three Indore schools presented patriotic cultural performances, and a message from Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav was broadcast on an LED screen.
Awards were given to winning contingents: the BSF topped Category 'A', the District Traffic Police Force topped Category 'B', and the BSF band topped Category 'C'.
- Who
- Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat hoisted the flag as chief guest; Additional Police Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Singh and Collector Shivam Verma attended.
- What
- Independence Day 2026 celebrations featuring flag hoisting, a parade of 20 contingents, cultural performances, and awards.
- When
- August 15, 2026 (Independence Day 2026).
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh; the main ceremony was held at the Armed Police Training College grounds (Mahesh Guard Line).
- Why
- To celebrate India's Independence Day with patriotic spirit and zeal, as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.
- Event
- Independence Day 2026 celebrations
- Chief guest
- Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat
- Main venue
- Armed Police Training College grounds (Mahesh Guard Line), Indore
- Parade contingents
- 20, including BSF, RAPTC, District Police, Home Guard, Traffic Police, NCC, Scouts and Guides
- Parade leader
- Assistant Commissioner of Police Yash Bijoria, with 2IC Subedar Chandresh Maravi
- Category 'A' winner
- BSF (first), RAPTC (second)
- Campaign
- 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (Tricolour in Every Home)
- Development booklet
- Published by the Public Relations Department on district development over two decades