• By Raju Kumar
  • Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:31 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Independence Day 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi, unfurled the National Flag as he began his address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. As soon as the National Flag is hoisted by the Prime Minister, flower petals showered at the venue by two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force - one trooping the national flag and the other trooping a flag depicting ‘Operation Sindoor’. The captains of the helicopters were Wing Commander Vinay Poonia and Wing Commander Aditya Jaiswal.

In a firm and stern warning to Pakistan from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi said India will not differentiate between terrorists and those supporting them. He also said India's armed forces will decide on punishment in case of any future misadventure from the neighbouring nation. Hailing the armed forces on Operation Sindoor, Modi said it dealt a severe blow to Pakistan as new details of damages suffered by the country are emerging every day.

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In his address to the nation on India's 79th Independence Day, the prime minister once again made it clear that India will not tolerate Pakistan's nuclear blackmail anymore and that New Delhi has set a "new normal" in dealing with cross-border terrorism.
 
 
Recalling the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, the prime minister said entire India and the world was shocked and outraged and Operation Sindoor was a reflection of that sentiment. "I am very proud that from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I am getting the opportunity to salute our heroes of Operation Sindoor. Our brave soldiers punished the enemy beyond its imagination," PM Modi said in Hindi. 

Meanwhile, after being hoisted, the Tricolour received a ‘Rashtriya Salute’. The Air Force band, consisting of one JCO and 25 Other Ranks, played the National Anthem during the hoisting of the National Flag and presenting the ‘Rashtriya Salute’. The Band conducted by Junior Warrant Officer M Deka. For the first time, 11 Agniveer Vayu musicians took part in the band which played the National Anthem.