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  • Independence Day 2024: Independence Day is being celebrated with great pomp in the capital

    Sports Director Dr. Ravi Kumar Gupta with other officers, employees, players and trainers after flag hoisting at TT Nagar Stadium.

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    Sports Director Dr. Ravi Gupta hoisted the flag at TT Nagar Stadium. Former IKCA President BS Kushwaha hoisted the flag at Chhote Talav. Collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh hoisted the flag at Collector’s Office.

    Bhopal. The 78th Independence Day is being celebrated with great pomp in Madhya Pradesh, flag hoisting ceremonies are being organized at various places. There is a festive atmosphere in the entire city. People are celebrating Independence Day by hoisting the tricolour in their homes and vehicles. Flag hoisting programmes have been organized in schools, colleges, government and private offices. The tricolour is also fluttering on the sports grounds of the capital.

    Director Sports and Youth Welfare Department Dr. Ravi Kumar Gupta hoisted the flag at TT Nagar Stadium. On this occasion, Joint Director BS Yadav, District Sports Officer Vani Sahu, Vikas Kharadkar, Rubika Diwan, Sanjeev Gupta, Kshipra Srivastava, CEO KK Upadhyay were present.

    Collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh hoisted the flag at Bhopal Collector’s office. During this time, all ADMs, SDMs, Deputy Collectors, Tehsildars and other officers and employees were present.

    Independence Day was celebrated by the students in Nav Yuvak Sabha School located in Sant Hirda Ram Nagar. The girl students did a march past.

    The mayor hoisted the flag at ISBT

    Mayor Malti Rai saluted the flag on the occasion of 78th Independence Day at the ISBT office of the Municipal Corporation. On this occasion, children of corporation employees and health officials were also honored.

  • Independence Day 2024: The whims of the Nawab had taken away the freedom of Bhopal… Even after 1947, the war had to be fought, it bowed down after the strictness of Sardar Patel

    The Nawab had made Chaturanarayan Malviya the Prime Minister of Bhopal State.

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    The Nawab wanted to keep Bhopal State independent. The cabinet of Bhopal was formed in 1948. Bhopal merged with India on 29 January 1949.

    Digital Desk, Bhopal (Independence Day 2024). After 200 years of struggle, India got freedom from British rule on 15 August 1947, but there were many areas which were far away from independence due to the ambitions of the then rulers. The people of these areas had to struggle for freedom even after independence. One such area was Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, which had to fight for independence for about two years after 1947.

    After India’s independence, the princely states were given the right to merge with either India or Pakistan. But Bhopal’s Nawab Hamidullah Khan wanted to keep Bhopal independent, but Viceroy Mountbatten refused and he had to agree to the merger of Bhopal with India.

    Cabinet was formed in 1948

    The Nawab declared Bhopal state independent in 1948 and in May 1948 declared his close aide Chatur Narayan Malviya as the Prime Minister. Not only this, he also formed a cabinet. After this announcement of the Nawab, protests started in Bhopal, after which Chatur Narayan Malviya resigned from the post of Prime Minister. Meanwhile, the Nawab went on Haj in October 1948. During this time also the protests continued.

    ‘Merger movement’ started

    In December 1948, the movement in Bhopal took a bigger form. The ‘merger movement’ for the merger of Bhopal with India was started under the leadership of leaders like Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, Bhai Ratan Kumar Gupta. During this many protesters were arrested. On 23 January 1949, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma was also sent to jail for eight months.

    Sardar Patel showed strictness

    Amidst the ongoing protests in Bhopal, the then Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel adopted a tough stance and sent a message to the Nawab to merge with India. But, this had no effect on the Nawab and on 29 January 1949, he dismissed the cabinet and took all the powers in his hands. The protests continued for three months in Bhopal. During this period, incidents of firing also took place.

    In the end the Nawab bowed down

    The demonstrations in Bhopal and the pressure of Sardar Patel forced Nawab Hamidullah Khan to surrender. After this, the Nawab signed the merger letter on 30 April 1949 and Bhopal became a part of India on 1 June 1949.

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  • Independence Day 2024: Delhi Metro To Start Early On August 15; Check Timings And Other Details | Mobility News

    Delhi Metro services will commence at 4 am on August 15, 2024, to facilitate public attendance at the Independence Day celebrations. The early start is intended to ensure that attendees can reach the ceremony on time. On regular days, the Delhi Metro operates from 5 am to 11:30 pm, though timings may vary slightly depending on the line and station.

    Special Timings and Frequency

    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that trains will operate from terminal stations across all lines starting at 4 am. Initially, the trains will run at a frequency of 15 minutes until 6 am. After that, the regular timetable will be in effect for the remainder of the day.

    Travel Privileges For Invitation Card Holders

    To accommodate those attending the Independence Day ceremony, special travel privileges will be available. Individuals holding an official invitation card issued by the Ministry of Defense can enter and travel on the Delhi Metro by presenting a valid government-issued photo ID at the stations. This arrangement will allow exit and subsequent return journeys from three specific stations: Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk. Special Announcements and Reimbursement

    Throughout the day, regular announcements will be made inside the trains to keep passengers informed about these arrangements. The Ministry of Defense will reimburse the cost of travel for those using the metro with an invitation card. At 7:30 am, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.