Virat Kohli joined the chorus of tributes on India’s 79th Independence Day, sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram that resonated with millions of fans. “Today, we smile in freedom because they stood with unwavering courage. We salute and honour the sacrifices of our heroes on this joyous Independence Day. Proud to be Indian. Jai Hind,” Kohli wrote.
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The day began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisting the tricolour at the Red Fort, assisted by Flying Officer Rashika Sharma. The ceremony was marked by a spectacular shower of flower petals from two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force, one carrying the national flag and the other the ‘Operation Sindoor’ flag, piloted by Wing Commanders Vinay Poonia and Aditya Jaiswal. Several cricketing greats also shared their wishes. Sachin Tendulkar kept it simple yet powerful, posting “Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind!” on X. ICC chairman Jay Shah called for unity and a peaceful future, while ODI captain Rohit Sharma posted a picture with the national flag. T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav wrote, “Happy Independence Day, India. Always working hard to win for us.”
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Former opener Virender Sehwag shared a stirring patriotic verse, and Mithali Raj reflected on the resilience India has shown through challenges, urging unity and hard work to build a stronger and fairer nation.
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The theme for this year’s celebrations was ‘Naya Bharat,’ reflecting the vision of achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. From the Red Fort to social media, the message was clear — the sacrifices of the past continue to inspire the dreams of today’s India.
