The Delhi Government has decided to cancel the mega cultural programme of the Independence Day celebration at the Chhatrasal Stadium Considering Covid- 19 pandemic in mind.

A small programme will be organised at the Delhi Secretariat to celebrate Independence Day in which around 100 people will be present.

Delhi general administration department Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that this year the Delhi Government has also decided to invite the Covid warriors of Delhi. Doctors, nurses, sanitation workers, plasma donors, ambulance drivers, police will also be present, he said.

Rai said that the Central Jail officers will be honoured for their good work. "Every year the Delhi government celebrates the Independence Day at the Chhatrasal stadium but this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic any such mega celebration would not be possible”.

“We always want to celebrate Independence Day in a grand way to express our gratitude towards the martyrs. This time the grand celebration would not be possible.

The cultural program will not take place this year, but a small celebration will be held,” he said, adding that keeping in mind the social distancing norms the Delhi government will only invite around hundred people in this program.

"The Delhi Chief Minister and all the Cabinet ministers will be present in this program. All the 70 MLAs of Delhi will be present along with the seven Lok Sabha MPs and three Rajya Sabha MPs. The three MCD mayors have also been invited,” he said.