Independence Day 2024: Is It 77Th Or 78Th Independence Day? Check HERE
Date
8/12/2024 8:30:24 AM
(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) India got Independence on 15th August 1947. There's a lot of confusion as to whether this year's Independence Day is the 77th or 78th Independence Day for India. Check out here
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India got Independence on 15th August 1947. There's a lot of confusion as to whether this year's Independence Day is the 77th or 78th Independence Day for India. Check out here
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British colonial rule in India ended on August 15, 1947. This year, India commemorates 77 years of independence since the historic event
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From a different perspective, August 15, 2024, will be the 78th observance of Independence Day if counted from 1947
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The theme for the 78th Independence Day celebrations is 'Viksit Bharat', which aligns with the government's goal to transform India into a developed nation by 2047
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There is some confusion about whether this year's celebration is the 77th or 78th. The key distinction is whether one counts from 1947 or the first anniversary in 1948
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The Red Fort in Delhi becomes central to the celebrations. It's historically significant as site where Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his "Tryst with Destiny" speech
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Known as Lal Quila, the Red Fort represents India's fight for freedom and power. Its history includes witnessing many key moments in India's journey toward independence
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In summary, while 2024 marks 77 years of freedom since 1947, it is the 78th Independence Day observance
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