New Delhi: 15th August this year marks 70 years of India being a free nation. It is a day to remember those who fought for and gave up their lives to free India from British rule. India's freedom struggle was a hard-fought one and Independence Day is the day to pledge and to protect the unity and integrity of our country. Independence Day is a national holiday and Indians celebrate the day by hoisting the Indian tricolour. Many also fly kites and sing patriotic songs. On the eve of Independence day, the President addresses the nation in a televised speech. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister greets the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. Independence Day is also a day to reflect on our nation's achievements over the past 70 years.
Independence Day messages you can send to friends and family:
- Feel the pride of being the part of such a glorious nation. Here's sending my warm patriotic wishes to make this day truly memorable.
- Thousands laid down their lives so that our country can celebrate this day. Never forget their sacrifices. Happy Independence Day!
- Let's salute the martyrs for the sacrifices they made and thank them for giving us our today.
- Freedom is something that money can't buy, it's the result of the struggles of many bravehearts. Let us honour them today and always. Happy Independence Day!
- Let's stand up high to show respect for the ones who died for the independence of India.
- Celebrate this day with silent prayers of thanks to our heroes who made it possible for us to live in a free nation. Happy Independence Day!
- With freedom in the mind, faith in the words, pride in our souls. Let's salute the nation on Independence Day!
- May the Indian tricolor always fly high. Warm wishes on the grand occasion of Independence Day
- This Independence Day, let's take a pledge to protect the peace and unity of our great nation. Happy Independence Day!
- Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil main hai. Dekhna hai zor kitna bazu-e-kaatil mein hai. Happy Independence Day!
- Feel the pride of being the part of such a glorious nation. Here's sending my warm patriotic wishes to make this day truly memorable.
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- Let's salute the martyrs for the sacrifices they made and thank them for giving us our today.
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- Celebrate this day with silent prayers of thanks to our heroes who made it possible for us to live in a free nation. Happy Independence Day!
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- May the Indian tricolor always fly high. Warm wishes on the grand occasion of Independence Day
- This Independence Day, let's take a pledge to protect the peace and unity of our great nation. Happy Independence Day!
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