Delhi Metro services will begin at 4 am on August 15 to facilitate public attendance at the Independence Day ceremony on Thursday.
The Delhi Metro will operate across all its lines from terminal stations starting early in the morning. Train services will run at a 15-minute frequency on all lines until 6:00 AM, after which the regular timetable will be followed for the remainder of the day.
Additionally, individuals holding a bonafide Invitation Card issued by the Ministry of Defence for the Independence Day ceremony will be granted entry and travel privileges. To avail of this, they must present a valid government-issued photo ID at the stations, as per the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
This special arrangement will be valid only for exits at the Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk Metro stations, which are the closest to the ceremony venue. The same Invitation Cards can be used for return journeys from these three stations exclusively. Regular announcements will be made onboard trains to inform passengers about these provisions. The cost of this travel will be reimbursed to DMRC by the Ministry of Defence, according to DMRC’s statement.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Kiren Rijiju, and Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated a bike rally under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
During his address, Vice President Dhankhar highlighted the importance of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, describing it as a representation of India’s independence, pride, and dedication to becoming a developed nation.
“This is a very important day for us. Har Ghar Tiranga is a campaign that is a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. In 2021, this was started to encourage people to bring Tiranga home and hoist it on Independence Day. Now, this has become a movement, now crores of people hoist the Tiranga at their houses. I have no doubts that a new record will be made in the coming Independence Day…’Har Ghar Tiranga’ reflects our independence, pride, and commitment to Viksit Bharat. This signifies that this century belongs to India…A few years ago, India was a matter of concern for the world in terms of economy. Today, we are swiftly going ahead towards becoming the 3rd global superpower, we are the 5th today…” said Vice President Dhankhar.
