India gears up to celebrate 75th Independence Day, PM to deliver speech from Red Fort
FirstpostThirty-two Olympic winners, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra who is India’s first-ever Gold medallist in track and field, along with two SAI officials have been invited to participate in the celebrations at the Red Fort India is set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day this year. The National Flag Guard comprising five officers and 130 men from the army, navy, air force and Delhi police will present the Rashtriya Salute. The navy contingent in the National Flag Guard will be commanded by Lt Commander Praveen Saraswat, the army contingent by Major Anshul Kumar and the air force contingent by Squadron Leader Rohit Malik. Thirty-two Olympic winners, including javelin thrower Subedar Neeraj Chopra, India’s first ever Gold medallist in track and field, along with two Sports Authority of India officials have been invited to participate in the celebrations at the Red Fort.