On the occasion of Independence Day, DMK leaders Kanimozhi and Udhayanidhi have extended their greetings.
Independence Day is being celebrated across the country today (Aug. 15) with great enthusiasm. On the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi for the 13th time and paid his respects.
On behalf of the Tamil Nadu government, at the Independence Day celebration held at Fort St. George in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay hoisted the national flag and paid his respects.
Meanwhile, DMK MP Kanimozhi posted the following on her X account, extending Independence Day greetings:
Through countless sacrifices and struggles, India gained freedom from British rule on this day. In order to convey that the freedom won through such struggle belongs to all people, and to strengthen the federal principle embraced by this nation, Leader Kalaignar fought and secured the right for Chief Ministers to hoist the national flag on Independence Day. Let us honor the sacrifices of the warriors who fought for the liberation of the motherland. Let us uphold the values of the federal principle that completes that freedom! he has said.
Furthermore, regarding Independence Day, Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin stated on his X page:
Today is the Independence Day of India! On this day, let us honor all the martyrs who fought against the British for freedom. The unity of people with diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities is the pride of our India. Let us always protect this diversity. Let us pledge on this day to further strengthen Indian democracy and build a nation filled with equality and brotherhood. He has posted, “Happy Independence Day to everyone.”
Today is the 80th Independence Day of India!
— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) August 15, 2026
On this day, let us honor all the martyrs who fought against the British for freedom.
The unity of people with diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities is the pride of our India. Let us always protect this diversity.… pic.twitter.com/DN4irs6lYe
Through countless sacrifices and struggles, India gained freedom from British rule on this day.
— Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) (@KanimozhiDMK) August 15, 2026
In a way that reminds us that the freedom won through such struggle belongs to all people, and in a way that strengthens the federal principle embraced by this nation, independence… pic.twitter.com/cdkC6Psq0x