75th independence day 2022

In the days leading up to India's celebration of its 75th year of Independence, many heritage structures, landmark areas and streets were washed in the tricolour. Tapping into the pulse of the country were Indian Express photographers who captured the spirit of the landmark occasion day in their camera. The result is this stunning photo gallery. (Express photo by Amit Mehra) Delhi's Red Fort is an important location, because every year, the Indian Prime Minister addresses the nation and hoists the national flag from here. This year, ahead of PM Narendra Modi's speech, security arrangements were overseen at the iconic location, which faces the bustling Chandni Chowk market area. (Express photo by Amit Mehra) The city of Vadodara in Gujarat is all set for the 'tiranga yatra' on Monday, which has been organised with the aim to encourage people to join the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign and hoist the tricolour at home, in their offices and other establishments, from August 13 to 15. (Express photo by Bhupendra Rana)

India will be celebrating its 75 glorious years of independence from British rule on August 15, 2022. India won independence from the British on August 15, 1947, after 200 years of oppressive rule. It was on this day that the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the National Flag at the Red Fort in Delhi. A number of patriotic events will be organised on this day, including the hoisting of the national flag at Red Fort by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his address to the nation. State chief ministers will all hoist the national flag in the respective states. A perfect way to start the celebrations is by sending patriotic wishes, messages and quotes to fellow Indians, friends, family and loved ones.

NEW DELHI: As India celebrates another year of Some individuals put forth the argument that August 15, 1948, was the first anniversary of India's independence, by which logic, today's event is the 75th anniversary of Independence, and this won't be wrong to say. However, counting the number of Independence Days celebrated in India, it will be 76 because the hard-earned freedom that India achieved on August 15, 1947, from British domination, after more than 200 years, was the country's first-ever Independence Day. This is the reason why August 15, 2022, is being celebrated as the 76th Independence Day. Hence, in totality, the correct way to say is that India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its independence but it's still the 76th Independence Day. Meanwhile, the aim of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is to make the relationship with the national flag a more personal one rather than just keeping it formal or institutional, said the Union Ministry of Culture. Under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, this year's Independence Day is truly special in a number of ways. This Mahotsav (or the grand celebration) is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. As part of the Mahotsav or grand celebration, several events and campa...

• • • • Independence Day 2022 Is 75th Or 76th? Explained Here With Simple Maths Independence Day 2022 Is 75th Or 76th? Explained Here With Simple Maths India is all decked up to celebrate her Independence Day on August 15. But there is a lot of confusion about whether it is the 75th or the 76th Independence Day. 15 अगस्त के लिए शायरी Independence Day 2022: India is all decked up to celebrate her Independence Day on August 15. But there is a lot of confusion about whether it is the 75th or the 76th Independence Day. In fact, some are suggesting that it is the 74th one. It is all about maths to answer the question; Exactly, which Independence Day is it? Would India be celebrating 75 years of independence from British rule this year or the 76th? Prime Minister Narendra Modi had, on March 12, 2021, launched the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence that started a 75-week countdown to our anniversary of independence. Is it 75 th or 76 th Independence Day, explained with simple maths Here you go. On August 15, 1947, India achieved its hard-fought independence from over 200 years of British rule. This means that India celebrated its first year of independence on August 15, 1948, 10 years on August 15, 1957, 20 years in 1967, and 70 years in 2017. Accordingly, India celebrates 75 years of independence from British rule in 2022. However, counting the number of Independence Days celebrated in India, it will be 76 since August 15, 1947, which...

India is all decked up to celebrate its 75 years of Independence, but at the same time people over a question: Which Independence Day is it -- 75th or 76th? The answer lies in simple math. On March 12, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of Independence. Still confused? Let’s understand this in another way: India won its independence from over 200 years of British rule on August 15, 1947. This implies that we celebrated our first year of Independence on August 15, 1948, 10 years on August 15, 1957; 20 years on August 15, 1967, and similarly 70 years in 2017. Going by this math, India is celebrating 75 years of Independence in 2022. But if we calculate the number of Independence Days India has celebrated, it will be 76 since August 15, 1947 will be considered as the first. The official journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on March 12, 2021 which started a 75-week countdown to the 75th anniversary of India's independence and will end post a year on August 15, 2023. The Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign is based on five broad themes- Freedom Struggle, Ideas@75, Resolve@75, Actions@75 and Achievements@75. Over the past 75 weeks, different events based on the themes were organised to commemorate 75 years of the country`s independence. Har Ghar Tiranga`Har Ghar Tiranga` is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mar...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today 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 the completion of 75 years of Independence was a time to step towards a new direction with a new resolve. PM Modi offered tributes to a galaxy of freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar, Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru 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. Here are the highlights on Independence Day 2022: On Independence Day, Made-In-India ATAG Gun Used In Ceremonial Salute For the first time, a made-in-India howitzer gun was part of the 21-gun salute during the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi on Monday. The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun (ATAG) was used along with British-made 25-Pounders. PM Modi In Independence Day Speech: "Let's Pledge To Wipe Out Misogyny" He said for India to achieve the goals envisioned by its freedom fighters in the next 25 years, women have to play a critical role. If we uplift women and empower them, we can achieve the goals in a shorter duration and with less effort,...