Independence Day 2024 At A Glance

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As India celebrates 78th Independence Day, here is a look at the celebrations at Delhi's iconic Red Fort

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PM Modi hoisted the national flag and delivered the Independence Day address for the 11th consecutive year

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The theme of this year's Independence Day is "Viksit Bharat@ 2047", underscoring the government's goal of making India a developed country by 2047

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6,000 special guests were invited to witness the celebrations at the Red Fort

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The guests included members of tribal communities, farmers, women, ASHA workers, nurse midwives and anganwadi workers

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The Indian contingent of athletes, which took part in the Paris Olympics 2024, also participated in the celebrations

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Upon arrival at the Red Fort, PM Modi was escorted to saluting base at the Red Fort

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The Guard of Honour included one officer and 24 personnel each from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Delhi Police

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Wearing a multi-coloured Rajasthani leheriya print turban with white kurta and churidar, PM Modi unfurled the National Flag amid gun salute

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