New Delhi: Today there is a triumph of independence wideness the country. The tricolour is fluttering from the Red Fort to the villages and towns. The dream achieved 80 years ago is still working in the heart of every Indian.
How special will the Red Fort recurrence be this time?
This year's recurrence will be remembered for many reasons. The biggest thing - for the first time everyone will sing 'Vande Mataram' together on the ramparts of the Red Fort. The Defence Ministry said that this is stuff washed-up to honour the 150-year legacy of the national anthem. The second focus is 'Developed India 2047'. This time the youth have been brought on the stage. Their dreams, their nonflexible work and their role in towers the country will be shown. The message of the government is well-spoken - India has to be made a ripened nation in the next 25 years.
How will the prime minister be welcomed and who will salute?
On reaching the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi will be welcomed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State Sanjay Seth and Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. Delhi zone GOC Lieutenant General Rajesh Sethi will escort him to the saluting stage.
After this, a joint team of Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police will salute the PM. This time the Indian Unwashed is in coordinator service. Lieutenant Colonel Arjun Singh will writ the baby-sit of honor. The PM will moreover inspect the baby-sit of honour.
What will be special at the time of flag hoisting?
After the salute, the PM will reach the ramparts. Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan will help him in hoisting the flag. As soon as the tricolour is hoisted, 1721 Field Battery will salute with 21 guns. This moment is the most emotional part of the unshortened ceremony. While going up the flag, the unwashed wreath will play 'Vande Mataram'. Then all the people present in the Red Fort will sing the national anthem together. Immediately without this, the national anthem will be played.
How will flowers be showered from the sky?
At the time of flag hoisting, two MI-17 helicopters of the Air Force will pass over the Red Fort. One helicopter will bring the national flag and the other with 'Vande Mataram' written on it. Flowers will be showered from both the helicopters. This sight doubles the enthusiasm for patriotism every time.
What will happen without PM's speech?
After PM Modi's address, NCC cadets and 'Mera Bharat' volunteers will sing 'Vande Mataram' again. This time virtually 5000 special guests have been invited from variegated areas. A full dress rehearsal was moreover held at the Red Fort yesterday.
How will it be prestigious in the rest of the country?
Apart from Delhi, the tricolour will be hoisted in the capital, district headquarters and schools in every state and union territory. There will be cultural programmes, parades and patriotic songs. People will remember the martyrs and salute the tricolour. This journey of 80 years reminds us that independence was not easy. Now the responsibility is to take it forward.
