Minister of State for Defence Shri Ajay Bhatt addressed the NCC cadets who are participating in the 76th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi, on August 11, 2022. These cadets have been chosen from all districts in the country.

Addressing the cadets, Shri Ajay Bhatt said that the warriors who sacrificed their lives for the country will always be a source of inspiration for all of us. He described NCC cadets as the future soldiers who would be a strong pillar for maintaining the unity and integrity of this country. He hoped that some of these cadets will bring the country fame by reaching top positions in different fields.

The Minister of State for Defence said that on Independence Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will unfurl the National Flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort and address the nation with his energetic voice. He encouraged the NCC cadets to implement the essence of the Prime Minister’s message in their lives with utmost integrity. He appreciated their enthusiasm and morale and felicitated them with mementos.

The Minister of State for Defence inspected the preparations related to the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort and appreciated the efforts of the NCC cadets, concerned officers and personnel deployed on duty.

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