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:
#WATCH | Punjab: Beating Retreat ceremony underway at the Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar on the occasion of #IndependenceDay #IndiaAt75 https://t.co/go8dBir66g
- ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022
J&K | A 750-square feet national flag that has travelled from Sikkim to Antarctica was displayed at Lal Chowk in Srinagar#IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/J8mRNh43Mw
- ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022
Many Thought India Will Be Ruined If British Left, But It Flourished: PM https://t.co/3hjvasVqgJ pic.twitter.com/BEu7NNO1Gu
- NDTV News feed (@ndtvfeed) August 15, 2022
Hearty felicitations to PM Shri @narendramodi ji and people of India on the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day of India.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba (@SherBDeuba) August 15, 2022
My best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of India. Spirit of cooperation and friendship will further deepen in the days to come.
Delhi | Chief Justice of India NV Ramana hoisted the tricolour in the Supreme Court on #IndependenceDay #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/ZSkADC5sHq
- ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022
#WestBengal | 176 Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) personnel exchange sweets at Phulbari, India-Bangladesh border on #IndependenceDay. | reported by news agency ANI pic.twitter.com/94CG9RUGO7
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
Independence Day 2022: Indian-American Astronaut Raja Chari Shares Photo Of Indian Flag At Space StationAstronaut Raja Chari greeted the Indian diaspora in a message posted on his Twitter account.
"House For Every Indian, Double Farmers' Income": PM's Promises For 2022While interacting with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) in June 2018, the PM had said the government was working to ensure a home for every Indian by 2022.
India's diversity on full display at the Red Fort. #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/6FFMdrL6bY
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2022
#IndependenceDay | Senior BJP leader LK Advani hoisted the National Flag at his residence in Delhi. | reported by news agency ANI pic.twitter.com/HbkZ71xvtW
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
On Independence Day, Made-In-India ATAG Gun Used In Ceremonial SaluteFor 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.
प्रिय मित्र @NarendraModi, प्रिय भारतवासियों, स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक बधाइयाँ! आप जब पिछले 75 वर्षों में भारत की शानदार उपलब्धियों का गर्व से जश्न माना रहे हैं, आप भरोसा कर सकते हैं कि फ्रांस हमेशा आपका साथ देगा ।
- Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 15, 2022
#Punjab | Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets at the Attari-Wagah border on #IndependenceDay | reported by news agency ANI pic.twitter.com/mganK4XAAS
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
#InPics | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Congress leaders participate in #IndependenceDay celebrations at party headquarters in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/rKNbAIWUq4
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
"House For Every Indian, Double Farmers' Income": PM's Promises For 2022While interacting with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) in June 2018, the PM had said the government was working to ensure a home for every Indian by 2022.
As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, I congratulate @narendramodi for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India's development. India's progress in these sectors is inspiring and we are fortunate to partner in this journey #AmritMahotsav
- Bill Gates (@BillGates) August 15, 2022
#IndependenceDay | Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hoisted the national flag at his residence in Dehradun and administered the oath of national unity to the people and security personnel present there. | reported by news agency ANI pic.twitter.com/FiUjPeCM9B
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi extends Independence Day greetings
स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष श्रीमती सोनिया गांधी का संदेश।#IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/PduEihxQGv
- Congress (@INCIndia) August 15, 2022
WATCH | Highlights from PM @narendramodi's #IndependenceDay speech from Red Fort pic.twitter.com/IWCV0TYpvB
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
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, he added.
Emphasising on dignity of Nari Shakti. #IDAY2022 pic.twitter.com/QvVumxi3lU
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2022
#IndependenceDay | "Let's pledge to wipe out misogyny": PM @NarendraModi pic.twitter.com/dIId2lVmVb
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
PM Lists 5 Pledges To Fulfill Freedom Fighters' Dreams Of IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort as India celebrates 75 years of Independence, listed five pledges the citizens must take to fulfil freedom fighters' dreams for India by 2047.
Sporting A Tricolour Turban, PM Modi Addresses The Nation From Red FortThe celebrations for 75 years of Independence are being marked by a mega programme, the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, which started in March 2021.
#IndependenceDay | "India's society is aspirational. That is something to be proud about": PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/pZjemW5xPY
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
#IndependenceDay | PM @NarendraModi inspects the Guard of Honour pic.twitter.com/xtWMwN8qj8
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
#IndependenceDay | Defence Minister @rajnathsingh hoists the National Flag at his residence in Delhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 15, 2022
(📸: ANI) pic.twitter.com/tu4SN7ychs
'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign Drives 'Unprecedented' Demand For National Flag'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign by the Centre to commemorate 75 years of the country's Independence has helped boost demand for the tricolour as flag makers and traders are witnessing a surge in order and sales of the national flag.
Hoisted National Flag at Residence
- Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 15, 2022
Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indian Brothers & Sisters 🇮🇳#IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDay #स्वतंत्रतादिवस #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/jSxh3izIpl
देशवासियों को #स्वतंत्रतादिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2022
Greetings on this very special Independence Day. Jai Hind! #Iday2022
Monuments, Heritage Buildings Lit Up To Celebrate India's 76th Independence DayThis year on August 15, India will once again come together to salute the sacrifice of the brave freedom fighters on the occasion of Independence Day.
