India, Aug. 16 -- Gurugram celebrated the 79th Independence Day on Friday with a vibrant display of patriotism, unity, and cultural pride. The district-level celebrations, held at Tau Devi Lal stadium in Sector 38, were presided over by Haryana agriculture and farmers' welfare minister Shyam Singh Rana, who hoisted the national flag, inspected the ceremonial parade, and took the salute.

The event featured cultural performances, a salute to freedom fighters, and community-led festivities across the city, underscoring the spirit of "Azadi ka Amrit Kaal."

In his address, Rana saluted the bravery of India's armed forces, recalling Operation Sindoor - a decisive military strike that destroyed nine terrorist bases inside Pakistan - and Operat...