What happened on Independence Day in Delhi (flag hoisting and remarks)
Delhi’s Independence Day celebrations featured flag hoisting and speeches by senior Delhi officials and major institutions. The speeches linked freedom-movement values—freedom, justice, equality, and dignity—with present-day governance priorities including cleanliness, air and river environment, public safety, and youth-driven nation-building.
Flag hoisting and institutional messages
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta hoisted the national flag at his residence and paid homage to freedom fighters and national heroes. Delhi Police leadership unfurled the Tricolour at Delhi Police headquarters, stressing freedom, justice, equality and dignity; Special Commissioner of Police Rajesh Khurana was quoted to remind citizens of sacrifices during the freedom movement. Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh was cited on the value of remembering both glory and the pain endured to prevent tragedies from repeating.
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