Singh, who termed the incident an insult to the Sikh community, said Gurdhyan Singh of Kalsana village in Nabha was invited to attend the Independence Day function but was not allowed to attend the same as he was carrying ‘kirpan’.
Videos from the parade quickly went viral, showing both actors waving, greeting people, and even braving the summer heat with smiles. At one point, fans noticed the two briefly holding hands.
A Twitter user took a dig at him, suggesting that he should celebrate Independence Day on 14th August (the date associated with Pakistan’s Independence Day).
Haryana Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Friday hoisted the national flag and took the salute at the 79th state-level Independence Day celebrations held in Ambala City.
Addressing the people of Bihar on the occasion, he outlined the achievements of his government since 2005, highlighting the state’s progress in four key areas – law and order, education, health, and women’s empowerment.
In a joint statement issued the outfits denounced August 15 as a “so-called celebration of freedom” which, they said, holds no meaning for the people of WESEA.
The event—organised by the Rohini F Mandal—saw participation from residents, RWAs, youth groups, market associations, and prominent local leaders.
Umbrella dance performances, rakhi-making, rangoli drawing, quiz competitions, drills and creative activities are among the many activities being carried out across the Asansol division of the Eastern Railway during the ongoing nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga 2025’ campaign from 2 to 15 August.
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a celebration of India's 75 years of independence. The initiative aims to foster a sense of patriotism and national pride among citizens, particularly the younger generation.
As part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway organised a series of vibrant and patriotic activities at East Coast Railway Mixed Higher Secondary School.
