Independence Day 2024 celebrations: Preparations for the 78th Independence Day are in full swing across the country. Marking India’s liberation from British colonial rule in 1947, August 15 is celebrated as Independence Day in India. A day filled with patriotism, unity, and the spirit of resurgence, Prime Minister hoists the Indian flag atop the iconic Red Fort. The ensuing address outlines the national achievements, aspirations, and challenges thereafter.
Beginning the celebration, the third edition of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign was initiated on August 9 to mark Independence Day 2024. “The initiative aims to instill the spirit of patriotism and national pride among citizens by encouraging every Indian to hoist the national flag,” Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Thursday in the national capital. The minister urged citizens to hoist the tricolour at their homes and click a selfie with the flag and upload it on the HGT portal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked people to make ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign a memorable mass movement. He also replaced his profile picture with the national flag and urged them to do the same.
77th or 78th Independence Day
This year, India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day as the country got freedom on August 15, 1947, according to the government media release. However, since the first anniversary is always observed a year after an event, it can be called the 77th anniversary of Independence. This means India is set to celebrate its 78th Independence Day and 77th Independence Day anniversary on August 15, 2024.
Independence Day India Preparations In Chhattisgarh
Preparations for the main function in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, are in the final stages. On the occasion of Independence Day on August 15, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai will hoist the flag and take the salute of the parade at the main function organized at the Police Parade Ground in the capital Raipur and will read the message to the public. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Saw will hoist the flag in Bilaspur and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma in Bastar. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh will hoist the flag in Rajnandgaon. Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu will attend the Independence Day 2024 celebrations in Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur.
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