MS Dhoni celebrates Independence Day in Ladakh; see pictures

The former Indian skipper along with his members reached Ladakh on August 14.

Schoolchildren give shape to PM’s ‘New India’ theme

PM Modi stayed consistent with his turban but experimented with the design.

He was addressing a gathering after hoisting the tricolour on the premises of the Mantralaya, the state secretariat here, on the 73rd I-Day.

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished the entire nation and asked the people to invest in early childhood development.

Independence Day speeches of his predecessor, Manmohan Singh, during his 10 years as Prime Minister were all less than 60 minutes.

He made the announcement at the Delhi government’s Independence Day event at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Addressing a gathering at Independence Day function, he stressed on the need to generate employment for the youth by attracting investments.

Namgyal was greeted with a parade on his return to Ladakh earlier this week.

The ceremony ended with the recital of the national anthem.

Draft submitted to Law Ministry cautioned that 'holding simultaneous elections is not possible within existing framework of Constitution'.