India Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Patriotic Spirit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on Saturday as India marked its 80th Independence Day. The ceremony was accompanied by a 21-gun salute fired using indigenous 105mm Light Field Guns.

In Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the Independence Day celebrations, as people across the country observed the occasion with flag-hoisting ceremonies and patriotic programmes honouring India’s unity, sacrifice and achievements.