Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hoisted the tricolor from the Red Fort for the seventh time

New Delhi, 15 August 2020, Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the Red Fort by waving the flag for the seventh time to celebrate Independence Day 2020. According to a Defense Ministry statement, the guard of honor saluting the Prime Minister included one each from the Army, Navy and Delhi Police and 24 jawans. Major Shweta Pandey assisted Prime Minister Modi in hoisting the national flag.

After the Prime Minister reached the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort at 7:18 am, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Defense Secretary Dr. He was led by Ajay Kumar.

The celebration of Independence Day from the Red Fort in the Corona era was definitely different. Every year where a large number of people throng the Red Fort on this day. There was social distance at the Red Fort this time.

Children at the Red Fort were also present at the flag salute with face masks. At the same time, their chairs were kept separate. Thermal checking of all the people inside was done even before the program started.

Senfer Dogs were also placed for safety. Celebrated during the Corona era, the independence program was heavily guarded. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted in Safa like every time.