India, Aug. 16 -- Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu hoisted the National Flag at Lok Niwas on the 80th Independence Day, with freedom fighters, their families, RWA representatives, youth icons, students, and city residents in attendance. The police contingent presented the National Salute.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta hoisted the national flag at his official residence on the 80th Independence Day, while Delhi ministers, including Ashish Sood, hoisted the flag in his constituency. Manjinder Singh Sirsa, along with Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra, hoisted the national flag at the state BJP headquarters.

The Lieutenant Governor paid tribute to freedom fighters and nation-builders.

He referred to Prime Minister ...