Aug 14, 2025: On Friday, the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in celebrations that will highlight Operation Sindoor's success. “The success of Operation Sindoor will be celebrated during the Independence Day celebrations this year,” the Ministry of Defence said.

Floral decorations at the venue will draw inspiration from the operation, and invitation cards will feature its logo as well as a watermark of the Chenab Bridge, symbolising the rise of ‘Naya Bharat’ (New India). A flag depicting Operation Sindoor will also be carried by one of the two Indian Air Force helicopters that will be showering petals. On arrival at the Red Fort, Modi will be received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The salute will be given by a guard from both the Inter-Services and the Delhi Police. The Prime Minister will then inspect the Guard of Honour. At the flag-hoisting ceremony, Flying Officer Rashika Sharma will assist Modi. A 21-gun salute will accompany the event. Wing Commander AS Sekhon will be in charge of the 96-member Guard of Honour, which will include 24 members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Delhi Police. Major Arjun Singh will command the Army contingent, Lieutenant Commander Komaldeep Singh the Naval contingent, Squadron Leader Rajan Arora the Air Force contingent, and Additional DCP Rohit Rajbir Singh the Delhi Police contingent.

This year, "Naya Bharat" will be the celebration's theme, which aims to emphasize the country's progress and goals. Around 2,500 NCC cadets will sing the National Anthem, and the Prime Minister will address the nation.

Approximately 5,000 special guests from diverse backgrounds have been invited, including members of India’s Special Olympics 2025 contingent, winners of international sporting events, gold medallists from the Khelo India Para Games, top-performing farmers under various government schemes, outstanding sarpanches from key rural initiatives, young authors under the PM-YUVA scheme, skilled youth trained under PM-VIKAS, successful entrepreneurs from the SC/ST community, beneficiaries of the PM Awaas Yojana and Delhi schoolchildren who have won quiz competitions.