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School owner Raju Davis allegedly told parents whose children missed Independence Day celebrations to 'go to some other country like Pakistan', adding they 'do not deserve to live here'.
At 102, freedom fighter MK Raveendran Vaidyar remains passionate, sharing his experiences and urging unity.
Kollam's Cantonment Maidan, a former British military site, witnessed a 1938 protest for responsible governance where six freedom fighters died.
An 80-year-old whose 1957 bicycle was stolen received a new vintage-style replacement, allowing him to lead an Independence Day rally, though he still hopes for his original heirloom's return.
At Palakkad's Independence Day parade, a father commanding the police contingent and his daughter marching as an NCC cadet shared the same ground, marking a unique family moment.
BJP workers in Thrissur held a parallel Independence Day protest near official celebrations, reciting 'Vande Mataram'. Minister O. J. Jeneesh criticised this, calling it an insult.
Kerala's 80th Independence Day saw the Chief Minister unfurl the flag and lead the National Anthem, omitting Vande Mataram amid national debate, while emphasising secularism, democracy, and welfare as rights.
During Independence Day celebrations, councillors in Kozhikode Corporation sang the national anthem and song simultaneously amid a political row, with BJP councillors alleging insult and threatening legal action.
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, featuring flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes. Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, honouring freedom fighters and highlighting the vision for a developed India.
Kerala leaders urged unity against challenges, emphasising constitutional, democratic, and secular values. The government announced welfare initiatives, including farmer payments, increased caregiver support, sports awards, and policing reforms, alongside women's safety programmes.
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