Independence Day 2022 highlights: India marks its 75th year of independence today
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:
Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba extends his "hearty felicitations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of India on the occasion of Independence Day".
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulates India on Independence Day
Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets at the Attari-Wagah border
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra participate in Independence Day celebrations
Bill Gates congratulates PM Modi, calls India's development in healthcare, digital transformation "inspiring"
PM Modi Ditches Teleprompter, Uses Paper Notes For Independence Day Speech
This Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used paper notes, and not a teleprompter, in his address to the nation. This was his ninth address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Watch: Highlights from PM Modi's speech
75 Artists Perform Special Patriotic Song 'Jaya Hey 2.0'
To celebrate 75 years of India's Independence, 75 artists from across the country have come together to release a patriotic song 'Jaya Ho'.
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"Until and unless, people have the mentality of penalizing the corrupt, the nation cannot progress at the optimum pace. Another evil we need to come together against is nepotism. We need to give opportunities to this who are talented & will work towards the progress of the nation"
If we look at India's Nari Shakti in law, education, science, police; In every aspect of life , our daughters and mothers are making major contributions to India: PM Modi
I also salute the children who are saying no to imported toys. When a 5-year-old says 'No videshi', Aatma Nirbhar Bharat runs through his veins, PM Modi says
"After 75 years we have heard the proud sound of a Made-in-India weapon in the Independence Day gun salute. I salute the armed forces for this feat," PM Modi in his Independence Day speech
Respect for Women is an important pillar for India's growth. We need to support our "Nari Shakti".
PM Lists Five Pledges In Independence Day Speech
"In coming years, we've to focus on 'Panchpran'- First, to move forward with bigger resolves & resolve of developed India; Second, erase all traces of servitude; Third, be proud of our legacy; Fourth, strength of unity and Fifth, duties of citizens which includes the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers
'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is an example of the entire nation coming together to celebrate the spirit of our glorious country, says PM Modi
India is the mother of democracy: PM Modi
"India is the mother of democracy. India has seen a lot of ups and downs in the last 75 years. There have been sorrows as well as achievements in these years. We faced natural calamities, wars and other problems. But unity in diversity became our guiding power"
Nation remembering those who made sacrifices but were forgotten and not given their due: PM Modi on 75th anniversary of Independence Day
PM pays tributes to India's women fighters, including Rani Lakshmi Bai and Begum Hazrat Mahal, says the nation is beholden to them
Our tricolour is waving in its full glory not only in India, but in every corner of the world today, PM Modi in his address to the nation
During our freedom struggle, there was not one year where our freedom fighters did not face brutality & cruelty. Today is the day when, as we pay them our respects, we need to remember their vision & dream for India, says PM Modi
I congratulate all Indians and those who love India on this Independence Day. It is a day to step towards a new direction with a new resolve, says PM Modi
PM Modi begins his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi hoists the National Flag at Red Fort
PM Modi arrives at Red Fort. He will address the nation shortly
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists the National Flag at his residence
PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hoists national flag at his residence
PM Modi extends Independence Day wishes