New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her best wishes to people on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day on Friday.

"I extend my best wishes on the occasion of Independence Day. Let this celebration of Independence Day add new dimensions, new chapters to the upcoming India and let all of us Indians together take our India forward and make it a world leader," she said.

Earlier in the day, CM Gupta hoisted the Tricolour at Mukhyamantri Seva Sadan. In addition to this, the Delhi Chief Minister also announced the 'Atal Canteen' in Delhi that will offer food for Rs 5 to workers.

Along with CM Rekha Gupta, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hoisted the national flag at his residence in New Delhi on Friday on...