The national capital of India to inaugurate five flag masts today on the occasion of 75th Independence Day. Delhi Chief Minister has announced about the flag masts by himself.
Taking to Twitter, Delhi Chief Minister Office informed that these 5 flag masts are amongst the 500 flags which will be installed by Republic Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Independence Day celebrations from Red Fort in New Delhi today. He hoisted the national flag in the morning on Sunday. He with this also delivered the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. Security has been tightened in the national capital for the 75th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday. Counter-drone technology has been deployed in sensitive areas in the national capital to thwart any untoward incident. Meanwhile, farmers have proposed a tractor parade in the national capital on Independence Day against the three farm laws. Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana informed that they have been talking to farmer leaders and Delhi borders have been sealed.
In the meantime, Delhi Traffic Police had also issued an advisory for the Independence Day function at the Red Fort to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles. Local city buses including DTC will not move on Ring Road from 00:00 midnight to 11:00 AM on 15.08.2021 between ISBT and Ring Road - NH-24 (NH-9)/NH 'T' point (Nizamuddin Khatta) and take alternative route available.
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