# Pawan Kalyan Hoists Flag at Independence Day Event in Kakinada 2026-08-15T05:46:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan hoisted the national flag at Independence Day celebrations in Kakinada on August 15, 2026, according to Deccan Chronicle and Tupaki. He said India had travelled through nearly eight decades since independence, with successive generations contributing to freedom, national security and nation-building. Kalyan called for collective efforts to build a strong, capable and self-reliant country, while also referring to development, national integrity and the role of young people. Tupaki reported that Kalyan’s wife, Anna Konidala, attended the official event with him. Deccan Chronicle said Kalyan spoke about 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram. The reports differ on emphasis, with Tupaki focusing on the couple’s appearance and supporters’ response, while Deccan Chronicle focused on Kalyan’s address. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com - tupaki.com Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada, Pawan Kalyan, Vande Mataram Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pawan-kalyan-says-india-is-moving-towards-self-reliance/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pawan-kalyan-says-india-is-moving-towards-self-reliance/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.