Indian cricket fraternity, including the BCCI and former and current cricketers, extended Independence Day wishes on social media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at Red Fort, marking the 79th Independence Day.
Several Indian cricketers took to social media to extend wishes for the 79th Independence Day to the countrymen.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red Fort in Delhi, as the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day.
Indian cricket fraternity’s tribute to the nation
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to their official X handle, posting, “Wishing all Indians a Happy Independence Day Jai Hind #TeamIndia | #HappyIndependenceDay.”
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Former Indian middle-order batter VVS Laxman, who starred in India’s Kolkata Test win against Australia back in 2001 with a 376-run marathon partnership with Rahul Dravid to turn a massive first innings deficit to a 383 run-lead which is still one of Indian cricket’s best post-independence moments, urged citizens to “strive each day to build a brighter, stronger India that our future generations will be proud of.”
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“On this Independence Day, let us remember the countless sacrifices that won us the gift of freedom. Let us strive each day to build a brighter, stronger India that our future generations will be proud of. Wishing you a Happy #IndependenceDay! Jai Hind!,” posted VVS.
On this Independence Day, let us remember the countless sacrifices that won us the gift of freedom. Let us strive each day to build a brighter, stronger India that our future generations will be proud of.
Wishing you a Happy #IndependenceDay ! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sgt25xe3PB— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 15, 2025
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Wishing every Indian a Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳
Our freedom was hard-earned; our duty is to keep it alive — in spirit, in action, and in unity.
Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/3tporvuzZ0— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 14, 2025
Happy Independence Day, India 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZGsVAVS5oC
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 15, 2025
“My biggest motivation is playing for my country, it is the greatest honour to represent India on the world stage. Wishing you all a very happy independence day,” posted Tilak.
My biggest motivation is playing for my country, it’s the greatest honour to represent India on the world stage. Wishing you all a very happy independence day 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Yij5shtiy0
— Tilak Varma (@TilakV9) August 15, 2025
Narendra Modi hoisted India flag for 12th straight year as Prime Minister
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red Fort, as the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day.
Flying Officer Rashika Sharma assisted the Prime Minister in hoisting the flag, after which flower petals were showered from two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force – one carrying the national flag and the other ‘Operation Sindoor’ flag. Wing Commander Vinay Poonia and Wing Commander Aditya Jaiswal piloted the aircraft.
This year’s celebrations carry the theme ‘Naya Bharat,’ reflecting the government’s vision of achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.