AUGUST 15 - INDEPENDENCE DAY OF INDIA

Wishing all Indians residing all over the world, a very Happy Independence Day!

Independence Day of INDIA is celebrated on August 15, to commemorate its independence from British rule and India's  birth as a sovereign nation in 1947. The day is a national holiday.  All over India, flag-hoisting ceremonies are conducted. The main event takes place in Delhi, the captial of India, where the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort and delivers  a nationally televised speech. His speech  highlighted the achievements of the government during the past year, raises important issues and gives a call for further development. The Prime Minister also pays his tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle.

In Kuwait: On the occasion of the Independence Day of India, a Flag Hoisting Ceremony was held at the Indian Embassy premises at 7am today. The flag hoisting was followed by the reading of the message of the Honorable President of India and singing of patriotic songs. 

Jawarharlal Nehru giving speech after being sworn in as the first Prime Minister of Indepedent India, Aug 15, 1947

Flag hoisting on Independence Day (older picture)

Flag hoising at Red Fort, Delhi

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TO WATCH THE LIVE INDEPENDENCE DAY FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY AND PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH THAT TOOK PLACE TODAY AT RED FORT DELHI, INDIA CLICK HERE