<span style="color: #222222;">In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath hoisted the flag at the state-level programme at Motilal Nehru Stadium in Bhopal.<br />''Freedom fighters and families of soldiers of the state who laid down their lives in the Kargil war were also invited in the ceremony.<br />''<br />''On this occasion, a grand and attractive parade of Police, SAF, CISF, Jail Guards, Home Guards, Scout and Guides and Shourya Dal won the hearts of thousands of people present at Lal Parade Ground. In his message to the people of the state, Shri Kamal Nath said:<br />''Similar programmes were also held in every district of the state. On the occasion of Independence Day, all the Government buildings of the state have been decorated attractively. The cultural programmes are also being held throughout the state today.</span><br />