On the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with NCC cadets dressed in traditional attire and seated in the geographical formation of the map of India in front of Red Fort's ramparts.
The cadets were seated at 'Gyan Path' in front of the Red Fort's ramparts in the geographical formation of the map of India. They were wearing clothes of the regions they were representing, symbolising India's cultural diversity.
After his speech on the 75th anniversary of India's independence, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi walked into the Gyan Path enclosure. He waved at and greeted the cadets. The prime minister encouraged the cadets from Punjab and Gujarat to perform their folk dances -- Bhangra and Garba -- as he cheered for them.
He also shook hands with some cadets, striking brief interactions. A total of 792 NCC cadets (Army, Navy and Air Force) from different schools across the country took part in the festival of national fervour.
Khushi Panday (20), Bhavana (20), Smrutiranja Mallica (19) and Abhinash Parida (20) were among 30 NCC cadets representing Odissa.
All of them have come to Delhi for the first time. "It feels so proud to represent the state. All the hard work we have put in has given fruits," Khushi said.
On interacting with PM Modi, Bhavana said: "It felt unreal and we never thought we will get the chance to meet and greet the prime minister of the country."