Chandigarh, August 15 – The 79th Independence Day was celebrated across Haryana on Friday with fervent patriotism, vibrant processions, and tricolour-themed festivities. Districts and sub-divisions hosted a variety of programmes where the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Cabinet Ministers presided over ceremonies as chief guests and took salute at the parades
The celebrations began with the hoisting of the national flag, as chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram” echoed through the air. The streets were draped in saffron, white, and green, while schools and community centres staged patriotic songs, plays, and poetry recitals.
Speaker recalls Pahalgam terror attack; hails Army’s cross-border strikes on Pakistan camps
In Panipat, addressing the gathering, Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvindra Kalyan described August 15 as a day charged with the emotions of lakhs, honouring the countless martyrs who laid down their lives for freedom. Recalling the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, he said the armed forces avenged the killings by destroying terror camps inside Pakistan.
Anil Vij reaffirms PM’s Viksit Bharat vision, outlines roadmap for developed Haryana
Addressing the gathering at Yamunanagar, Power, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij reaffirmed the state’s commitment to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat vision, built on empowering youth, farmers, women, and the poor. He said the “double engine” government had laid out a clear roadmap to transform Haryana into a fully developed state by 2047.
Krishan Lal Panwar cites Haryana’s 1857 legacy
Addressing the gathering at Kurukshetra, Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar recalled Haryana’s legacy of courage, noting that the revolt of 1857 began in Ambala. He said that a grand Shaheedi Samarak at Ambala Cantonment is being constructed to preserve the memory of this historic spark of freedom.
Rao Narbir Singh lauds “Operation Sindoor” and “Operation Mahadev” for eliminating terror networks
Addressing the gathering at Rewari, Industries, Commerce and Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh lauded Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and the forces for “Operation Sindoor”, which demolished nine terror hideouts in Pakistan, and “Operation Mahadev”, which eliminated those responsible for the Pahalgam attack.
Education Minister urges citizens to safeguard nation’s unity as tribute to martyrs
Addressing the gathering at Kaithal, Education Minister Sh Mahipal Dhanda said that the Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini are working dedicatedly in building the India of the martyrs’ dreams. All citizens should contribute to making India strong, self-reliant and a leader in the world, and take a pledge that whatever the challenge, we will remain steadfast in protecting the dignity of our country, its integrity and its independence. This very resolve, these very deeds and this very sacrifice will be the greatest tribute from us to our immortal martyrs.
Vipul Goel calls Independence Day a living symbol of sacrifice, not just a date
Addressing the gathering at Narnaul, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel called Independence Day a living symbol of sacrifice rather than just a date on the calendar. He said that this day reminds us of the sacrifices of those countless bravehearts who brought freedom to the country.
Tricolour embodies India’s history, struggle, and dreams, says Arvind Sharma
Addressing the gathering at Sonipat, Cooperation, Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma said the tricolour stands as a vibrant emblem of history, struggle, and dreams, paying homage to all known and unknown martyrs who defended the nation’s unity before and after Independence. He said that a grand Shaheedi Samrak is being constructed at Ambala Cantonment to preserve the memory of this historic spark of freedom.
Shyam Singh Rana reiterates zero-tolerance towards terrorism
Addressing the gathering at Gurugram, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana reaffirmed India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, noting that “Operation Mahadev” wiped out the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack.
Ranbir Singh Gangwa recalls supreme sacrifices behind India’s freedom
Addressing the gathering at Fatehabad, Public Health Engineering and PWD Minister, Sh. Ranbir Singh Gangwa said that today is not just a date on the calendar, but a day of emotions for crores of Indians, reminding us that countless bravehearts of Mother India sacrificed their lives to give us freedom.
Krishan Kumar Bedi salutes soldiers guarding borders in extreme conditions
Addressing the gathering at Hisar, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi praised soldiers guarding the borders in harsh conditions, enabling citizens to live in peace and freedom.
Irrigation Minister highlights India’s rise from 11th to 4th largest economy under PM Modi
Addressing the gathering at Panchkula, Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry highlighted that India’s economy has risen from 11th place in 2014 to 4th and being on course to become the third largest in the world under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership over the last 11 years.
Health Minister praises Government for implementing various flagship schemes empowering lakhs of citizens
Addressing the gathering at Nuh, Health, Medical Education and Ayush Minister, Kumari Arti Singh Rao said flagship schemes such as PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, PM Surya Ghar, and PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana have empowered millions of citizens.
Deputy Speaker lauds forces for swift elimination of Pahalgam attack terrorists
Addressing the gathering at Karnal, Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan Lal Middha paid homage to martyrs and praised security forces for their swift and decisive elimination of the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack.
Independence Day Symbolises the Spirit of Crores of Indians- Rajesh Nagar
Addressing the gathering at Palwal, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Sh. Rajesh Nagar said that countless brave sons and daughters of Maa Bharti sacrificed their lives to secure India’s freedom.
He said that Independence Day is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a day that reflects the emotions of crores of Indians.
Sh. Nagar added that the nation’s soldiers, braving the toughest conditions on the borders, continue to safeguard the honour of the Tricolour. It is because of their sacrifice that we breathe freely in an independent India, he noted.
Sports Minister calls tricolour a symbol of resilience and sovereignty
Addressing the gathering at Faridabad, Minister of State for Sports, Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that today is not just a date on the calendar, but a day of emotions for crores of Indians, reminding us that countless bravehearts of Mother India sacrificed their lives to give us freedom. He described the tricolour as the embodiment of India’s history and aspirations, lauding the armed forces for their decisive responses to threats to national sovereignty.
