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Indian man waves tricolour on ‘the coldest place’; wishes ‘Happy Independence Day from Antarctica’

In the clip, Sharma can be seen firmly holding the Tricolour as it flutters against a backdrop of endless ice and sky.

Indian man waves Tricolour in Antarctica on Independence Day

The powerful gesture struck a chord online, with many viewers leaving heartfelt reactions

The spirit of Indian patriotism was expressed in extraordinary ways as the nation celebrated its 79th Independence Day on Friday. One of the most striking tributes came from Antarctica, where an Indian man, Mohit Sharma, hoisted the Tricolour in the middle of the snow-clad expanse. The Ministry of Culture shared the video, which has already been viewed over 54,000 times.

In the clip, Sharma can be seen firmly holding the national flag as it flutters against a backdrop of endless ice and sky. The video carries the message, “Happy Independence Day from Antarctica,” and Sharma captioned it: “Happy Independence Day from the coldest place and the southernmost continent on Earth.”

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The powerful gesture struck a chord online, with many viewers leaving heartfelt reactions. One person wrote, “Those slippery ice and your strength and confidence you make us feel more proud bro.” Another commented, “Thanks to be there on that weather and thanks to make India proud.”

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Celebrations weren’t limited to the icy continent. In Lakshadweep, the Indian Coast Guard paid homage in a unique style, as its scuba divers plunged into the turquoise waters off Kavaratti Island and unfurled the national flag underwater as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

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Back in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a new record with the longest Independence Day address in the country’s history. From the Red Fort, he spoke for 103 minutes, surpassing his 98-minute speech in 2024. Earlier, he gave his lengthiest address for 96 minutes in 2016, while his shortest came in 2017 at just 56 minutes.

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