India is celebrating 75 years of its Independence on August 15, Monday. On August 15, 1947, the country became independent from colonial rule by the British.
On this day, flags are raised as the national anthem is sung by the people, and cultural parades are performed all around the country.
The Prime Minister also hoists the national flag and gives a speech at the Red Fort. It is a tradition started by the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, who raised the national flag above the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi in 1947.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Independence Day celebrations from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi.
“Our tricolour is waving in its full glory not only in India, but in every corner of the world,” the Prime Minister said in his address to the nation.
He said that it was time to move in a new direction with new resolve as the country celebrated 75 years of independence.
PM Modi offered tributes to a galaxy of freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru ,Babasaheb Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh,Veer Savarkar among others.
“During our freedom struggle, there was not one year where our freedom fighters did not face brutality and cruelty. Today is the day when, as we pay them our respects, we need to remember their vision and dream for India,” PM Modi said.
