The Celebration of 75th Independence Day

 By Udit Khattar


India's independence was announced by Jawaharlal Nehru on August 15, 1947, who was confirmed as the first Indian Prime Minister. The British House of Commons passed the Indian Independence Bill on July 4, 1947, and it was passed inside a fortnight. This was a significant piece of the cycle that drove India to her triumph. Political dissidents and nationalists like Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Rani Lakshmi Bai, and a lot more lead the ordinary citizens with their conviction and assurance to win freedom. After that, India became a free country with the partition of Pakistan India.

 

This day the tricolor flag of India was hoisted at the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi. Right up 'til today, every year the Prime Minister hoists the flag and commemorates the occasion by a traditional ceremony in Delhi, India's capital. After the Prime Minister addresses the country, a military parade is held that is live telecasted all around the country. The President additionally conveys a discourse.

 


On Sunday India celebrated its 75th Independence Day on 15th August 2021, with the pride to mark its independence from British principle. PM Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for Defense Ajay Bhatt and Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar before leaving for Red Fort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi this morning and addressed the nation. It was followed by a series of events. The subject of the 75th Independence Day this year is 'Nation First, Always First' to respect the penances made by our freedom fighters for the country.

 

Prime Minister Modi told the Centre will soon be launching Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti national infrastructure plan to raise India’s economy. According to Prime Minister Modi, we must ensure we achieve our target of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of independence.

 

Prime Minister also remembered and paid tribute to some freedom fighter Jawaharlal Nehru, BR Ambedkar, Queen Chennamma, and Bhagat Singh among others. Prime Minister also emphasized on the point that from now onwards army schools are open for girls as well. Prime Minister also encouraged the parents to admit their students to government schools. He also motivated students to take an active part in sports and outdoor games.

 

Prime Minister Modi also announced 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad in Gujarat in March 2021 to celebrate 75 years of India's Independence. The celebrations will proceed till August 15, 2023.

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