Independence Day in india is not just a formality but this day is a symbol of sacrifice, struggle and unity, which has made us a free and sovereign nation. Since independence on 15 august 1947, this day not only reminds us every year of the end of british rule, but also teaches that it is our responsibility to respect freedom. This Independence Day of the year 2025 is also special because this time PM Modi will hoist the tricolor from the ramparts of the red Fort for the 12th time and address the country. Let us know how far behind PM Modi is from Pandit jawaharlal nehru and indira gandhi in terms of hoisting the tricolor at the red Fort.
PM Modi will hoist the flag for the 12th time
PM Modi puts forward the government agenda in his address from the ramparts of the red Fort. He presents the report card of his government, announces important policies and programs. Apart from this, he also talks about the burning issues of the country. On the last Independence Day, PM Modi hoisted the tricolor for the 11th time at the red Fort, leaving behind former prime minister Manmohan Singh. This time he will hoist the tricolor for the 12th time.
How many times did Nehru and Indira receive this honor?
In this case, PM Modi has reached the third position after Pandit jawaharlal nehru and Indira Gandhi. The first name in the list of those who hoisted the tricolor the most times from the red Fort is former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. He hoisted the tricolor from the ramparts of the red Fort a total of 17 times during his tenure. At the second place is the name of his daughter and former prime minister Indira Gandhi. She has the record of hoisting the tricolor 16 times.
Which number did manmohan singh have?
At the same time, former PM manmohan singh in the UPA government comes at the fourth position in this matter, who hoisted the tricolor 10 times from the red Fort. At the fifth place among those who hoisted the tricolour is Atal Bihari Vajpayee, at the sixth place is PV narasimha Rao and Rajiv Gandhi, who along with hoisting the flag on 15 august, also gave a speech.
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