Overview

• PMO and Press Information Bureau officially confirmed the count as the 79th celebration based on the formula 2025 – 1947 + 1.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at Delhi’s Red Fort and deliver the annual address to the nation.
• Citizens are being invited to submit suggestions for the Prime Minister’s Red Fort speech as part of an expanded public outreach.
• Delhi Environmental Management Services has been tasked with compiling a list of 50 top-performing Swachhta Karamcharis to attend as honoured guests.
• National media outlets are distributing sample speeches, poster ideas and school assembly resources to support civic participation.