
“ONE NATION, ONE CONSTITUTION”
Special about India Independence Day 2019
- After removal of Article 370 and declaring Ladakh and J&K as Union Territories, for the first time in history, J& K will hoist tricolor in their state with the national anthem. This year, Panchayat Heads of Bhartiya Janata Party in J&K will hoist the Tricolor on their houses. This time the National flag will fly high in the sky with the slogan of “One nation, One Constitution”
Ambassador Ausaf Sayeed hoists the National Flag at the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia. The celebration was attended by more than 800 Indian expats living there.

President Ram Nath Kovind and three Service Chiefs pay tribute at National War Memorial

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amravati

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Trivandrum

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi unfurls Tricolor in Hyderabad

President of Russia Vladimir Putin writes to PM Modi and President Kovind on 73rd Independence Day
Kindly accept cordial congratulations on the national day of the Republic of India, the Independence Day, the letter stated
Ladakh: Independence Day celebrations underway in Leh

Sonia Gandhi hoists the tricolor at Congress party office in Delhi
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel hoist the tricolor at OP Dorjila Post (altitude of 18,800 feet) in Sikkim.

Sweets exchanged at India-Bangladesh border between Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) in West Bengal’s Phulbari
Home minister Amit Shah hoists tricolor at his residence
PM Modi meets Army chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh, and Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa at Red Fort

Visual: PM Modi meets children at Red Fort on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day

‘Huge’ scope to improve India’s tourism sector: PM Modi
There is a “huge” scope to improve India’s tourism sector. He said earlier people aspired to have a good mobile phone, but now they want more data and better speed. He said the time has come to boost exports and that each district of India has much to offer.
PM announces the creation of Chief of Defence Staff
In a major decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the creation of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as head of the tri-services. The prime minister said the CDS will ensure synergy among the three services and provide effective leadership to them.
PM Modi concludes the Independence Day speech, outlines govt’s roadmap for the next five years
Meanwhile, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Bhaiyaji Joshi unfurls the national flag at RSS headquarters in Nagpur

India has so much to offer. I know people travel to different countries for holidays but can we think of visiting at least 15 tourist destinations in India before 2022, when we mark 75 years of freedom: PM Modi
There is a ‘huge’ scope to improve India’s tourism sector: PM Modi
Travel to 10 new places in India. It’s important to preserve culture: PM Modi’s message to encourage tourism
Let us further the use of digital payments all over the nation: PM Modi
Will urge shopkeepers to stop using plastic bags: PM Modi promotes ‘let’s make India plastic-free’
PM Modi emphasizes on the discarding of plastic bags, tells the nation to use cloth and jute bags
India will have a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). This is going to make the forces even more effective: PM Modi
Afghanistan to celebrate 100th independence in a few days. PM Modi congratulates the neighboring country
The fundamentals of our economy are strong: PM Modi

Today, the government in India is stable, policy regime is predictable … the world is eager to explore trade with India: PM Modi
India can become a global hub of tourism: PM Modi
Each district of India has so much to offer. Let us make local products attractive. May more export hubs emerge. Our guiding principle is ‘zero defect, zero effect: PM Modi
We have to keep in mind global best practices and build good systems: PM Modi
Our aim is to reach among the first 50 nations in ease of doing business: PM
Citizens have to take up the responsibility, need to dream together. Reaching $5-trillion-economy mark by 2024 is achievable: PM Modi
Rural India immensely developed in the last five years. Rs 100 trillion will be invested towards infrastructure in five years: PM Modi
A high jump is needed, our thought process has to be expanded. We have to keep in mind global best practices and build good systems: PM Modi
Today the world acknowledges India’s growth globally: PM Modi
I always ask- can we not remove the excess influence of Governments on people’s lives. Let our people have the freedom of pursuing their own aspirations, let the right ecosystem be made in this regard: PM Modi
PM Modi talks about minimum interference of govt, adds citizens shouldn’t feel lack of govt either
Every effort made to remove corruption and black money is welcome. These are menaces that have ruined India for 70 long years. Let us always reward honesty: PM Modi
Those who follow the policy of small family also contribute to the development of the nation. It is also a form of patriotism: PM Modi
There is a need to have greater discussion and awareness on population explosion: PM Modi
PM Modi advocates family planning, says social awareness must be spread on population control
Population growth is a huge challenge. We must safeguard the future of India: PM Modi
The movement towards water conservation has to take place at the grassroots level: PM Modi

Tackling the water crisis is a huge priority for us: PM Modi
PM Modi calls for conservation of water
Govt would constantly work to take potable water to every household under Jal Jeevan Mission: PM Modi
PM Modi delivers the message of integration: GST brought to life the dream of ‘one nation, one tax’. India has also achieved ‘one nation, one grid’ in the energy sector. Arrangements have been made for ‘one nation, one mobility card’. Today, India is talking about ‘one nation, one election’
Politics comes and goes but steps in the interest of the nation are paramount: PM Modi
‘One nation, one constitution’: PM Modi says on scrapping of Article 370
If Article 370 was so important, why it was not made permanent, PM Modi says

The old arrangement in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh encouraged corruption, nepotism but there was injustice when it came to rights of women, children, Dalits, tribal communities. How can we accept such a situation: PM Modi
NDA govt abrogated Article 370 which was pending for last 70 years: PM Modi
Peoples trust in us have given us new strength. The 2019 mandate shows that hopelessness has given way to hope among masses: PM Modi
If we can take steps against ‘Sati’ custom, female foeticide, and dowry, then why not against instant triple talaq: PM Modi
Remember how scared the Muslim women were, who suffered due to Triple Talaq but we ended the practice: PM Modi on scrapping Triple Talaq
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi tweets on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day
Complete independence will be complete only to the extent of our approach in practice to truth and nonviolence- Mahatma Gandhi My best wishes to all of you on this our 73rd Independence Day.
In the last five years, we tried to improve the ease of living. We will work harder in the next five years: PM Modi
2019-2024 will be a period of fulfilling the aspirations of the nation: PM Modi

In this short span of time in every sector we have taken important steps. Article 370 and 35A being revoked are steps towards realizing the dream of Sardar Patel: PM Modi
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PM Modi highlights the steps taken by the government within 10 weeks of assuming office in the second term
PM Modi remembers freedom fighters
Several parts in the country are reeling under the floods. Centre, states, and all other stakeholders are working relentlessly: PM Modi expresses condolence to victims
I congratulate everyone on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan: PM Modi
Visual: PM Modi addressing the nation on 72 years of Independence

Visual: Leaders and dignitaries present at the ceremony

Visual: PM Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort


Salute all the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom: Union minister Piyush Goyal tweeted
As we celebrate our 73rd #Independence Day, let us salute all the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom. Also, let us pledge to work together for the growth and prosperity of our nation & build together a New India. Jai Hind!
PM Modi arrives at Red Fort, to address the nation shortly
Multi-layered security arrangement in Delhi for I-Day celebrations
SWAT commandos and NSG snipers have been deployed while for the first time cameras with facial recognition software are being used to secure the historic Red Fort where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag on the 73rd Independence Day.
Visual: PM Modi pays homage at Rajghat

Visual: Last-minute preparations underway at Red Fort ahead of hoisting of National Flag and PM Modi address

PM Modi arrives at Raj Ghat, to address the nation shortly
PM Modi to deliver Independence Day speech from Red Fort at 7.30 am
Visual: Defence minister Rajnath Singh hoists the tricolor at his residence

PM Narendra Modi wishes Indians on Independence Day
सभी देशवासियों को #स्वतंत्रतादिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!
Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians. Jai Hind!
Expect rainy I-Day, more showers over the week
The IMD has forecast rain for Independence Day, which could play spoilsport during the Prime Minister’s speech at Red Fort in the morning. The Met Office said strong surface winds and light showers are expected on Thursday.
As I said during my recent visit to India, the United States and India are great democracies, global powers, and good friends. I wish the people of India a joyful Independence Day, says Pompeo (ANI)
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Our shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties, commitment to economic growth further cemented our relationship. Over the past 2 decades, our friendship has flourished into a strategic partnership & we now cooperate on a range of important issues.
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo statement on India’s Independence Day (ANI)
On behalf of US government, I extend my best wishes to the people of India on your Independence Day, says US secretary of state Mike Pompeo, reports ANI
The United States and India have enjoyed close ties of friendship since the US-supported India’s independence 72 years ago.
‘Shivalinga’ at Chandreshwar Mahadev temple in Rishikesh decorated in the colours of the Tricolour, reports ANI

A vegetable carving artist in Coimbatore, Santosh, has carved faces of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose & Sarojini Naidu on watermelon
Tamil Nadu: A vegetable carving artist in Coimbatore, Santosh, has carved faces of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose & Sarojini Naidu on watermelon, celebrating 73rd #IndependenceDay
The tallest building in India, ‘The 42’ illuminated on Independence Day
