Guwahati: The 75th Independence Day function passed off peacefully on Sunday in seven sister states as well Sikkim in the Northeast amid tight security.
Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim unfurled the tricolor and took salutes from marching contingents at state-level functions attended by people.
Assam CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma observed the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Khanapara field in Guwahati and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for ‘steering peace in the region’ in his speech.
We’re grateful to Hon PM Sri @narendramodi & HM Sri @AmitShah for steering peace in the region.
I appeal to ULFA’s Paresh Baruah & militant groups of Assam to come to the mainstream, join our dialogue process, & contribute constructively. pic.twitter.com/X0QXq4u8VD
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 15, 2021
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma has hoisted the tri-colour and said,”We bow down to the great sacrifice of our forefathers that gave us our freedom.”
I wish each of you a very happy 75th #IndependenceDay!
We pay homage to the valiant martyrs and the great #FreedomFighters of our country, not forgetting the brave patriots of #Meghalaya– U Tirot Sing, U Kiang Nangbah and Pa Togan Sangma. pic.twitter.com/mQV8gKjYVu
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) August 15, 2021
Manipur CM N. Biren Singh has observed the 75th Independence Day celebration at his office premises by hoisting the national flag.
Hoisted the Tricolour on this glorious 75th Independence Day at my office.
Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind ! pic.twitter.com/nl9H21vCxB
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) August 15, 2021
Mizoram CM Zoramthanga has expressed his gratitude towards the frontline workers on this occasion while hoisting the tri-colour at Assam Rifles Ground, Aizawl.
Happy 75th Independence Day!
Saluting all our frontline workers on this great day again,
Sacrifices of all the Freedom Fighters will never be forgotten.#JaiHind 🇮🇳 #IndiaAt75 #HappyIndependenceDay2021 pic.twitter.com/er4g8vIK6G
— Zoramthanga (@ZoramthangaCM) August 15, 2021
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio has taken part in the grand celebration of 75th Independence Day of India at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza ‘with patriotic fervour’.
Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland celebrates the #75thIndependenceDay. The state level function was held at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza with patriotic fervour.
I wish everyone a safe and a happy #IndependenceDay.#AmritMahotsav #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/pWMGAJ8q6W— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) August 15, 2021
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu unfurled the national flag at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar. CM Khandu has briefed on various schemes in his speech and also applauded the efforts of the government to keep Arunachal Pradesh’s per capita income higher than the national average.
Attending the 75th #IndependenceDayIndia celebration in #Itanagar.
Unfurled the #Tricolour at IG Park. #BharatMatakiJai pic.twitter.com/Q6uUwg80y8
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) August 15, 2021
Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb has observed the day by hoisting the national flag at Assam Rifles Ground and addressed the state.
Hoisted the National Flag today at Assam Rifles Ground to commemorate the 75th Independence Day Celebration and addressed the State.#indiaIndependenceday pic.twitter.com/s5k6qcU1CB
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) August 15, 2021
Sikkim CM PS Tamang shared a video message addressing the people of his state and saluting the freedom fighters of India.