Independence Day function at Red Fort to be relatively muted due to COVID-19
The Independence Day function at Red Fort this year will be relatively muted in terms of participation of people in view of the situation created by COVID-19. Compared to the past, about 20 per cent VVIPs or other participants will be able to witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from ramparts of the historic fort. The arrangements have been made keeping in view social distancing norms.
Multilayered security arrangements, social distancing norms in place for I-Day
Multi-layered security arrangements and measures to ensure social distancing are in place for the 74th Independence Day celebrations at the Mughal-era Red Fort this year. A security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos and kite catchers, will be placed around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation. Over 300 cameras have been installed for security and their footage is being monitored round-the-clock, police said. There will be around 4,000 security personnel at the Red Fort and they will stand in adherence with social distancing norms, they said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes people on the 74th Independence Day
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat reach Red For
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tributes at Raj Ghat
PM Narendra Modi arrives at Lahori Gate of the Red Fort
PM Narendra Modi inspects the Guard of Honour at the Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the National Flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his addresses to nation
PM Narendra Modi thanks corona warriorsย
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PM Modi's I-Day speech has concluded
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