78th Independence Day: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi hoists National Flag at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi hoisted the National Flag at the Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar during the state-level celebration of the 78th Independence Day.
He hoisted the flag for the first time after becoming the Chief Minister of the state. Meanwhile, deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida will hoist the tricolor in Nuapada and Cuttack respectively.
After hoisting the flag, the CM is presently addressing the state. While addressing, he paid tribute to the freedom fighters. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at Red Fort at 7.30 am on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day and paid tributes to the freedom fighters.
“Today is the day to pay tributes to the uncountable ‘Azaadi ke deewane’ who made sacrifices for the nation. This country is indebted to them,” said PM Modi.
Indian Air Force’s Advanced Light Helicopters showered flower petals, as PM Modi hoisted the Tiranga on the ramparts of Red Fort.
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, which would mark 100 years of Independence. The focus is on government policy and programme announcements that generate headlines.
“Viksit Bharat 2047 are not mere words, they are a reflection of resolve and dreams of 140 crore people,” said PM Modi in his I-Day speech.
On the eve of Independence Day, PM Modi applauded the growing popularity of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and urged the people to participate in bigger numbers. Started during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the campaign has entered its fourth year.