LUCKNOW, Aug. 8 -- As many as 33 gram pradhans (village heads) from Uttar Pradesh have been invited as special guests to the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15. The selected pradhans will witness the flag hoisting by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joining other inspirational citizens at one of India's most prestigious national events, officials said.These 33 village heads have been chosen from various districts of the state for their contribution to implementing welfare schemes and driving transformative change. Their work in development,, women empowerment, and digital governance aligns with the Yogi-led government's vision.Many gram pradhans have been honoured at state and national levels.Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar said the invite shows national recognition of rural leadership.He added it reflects PM Modi and CM Yogi's vision of 'Sashakt Gram, Sashakt Rashtra'.HTC...