Independence Day 2024 theme is Viksit Bharat. (Image: Shutterstock)
India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day in 2024, which marks 77 years of freedom since 1947.
India is preparing to commemorate its Independence Day on August 15, 2024, which will represent an important turning point in its history. Independence Day is celebrated with great fanfare throughout the country and among Indians worldwide. It serves as a reminder of the efforts that led to our freedom from British colonial domination after nearly two centuries, as well as the sacrifices made by leaders and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to achieve an independent India.
As 2024 Independence Day approaches, this year will be the 78th observance. The theme for the 78th Independence Day festivities is ‘Viksit Bharat’, which aligns with the government’s ambition to transform the country into a developed nation by 2047.
But among all of the excitement and celebration, there is still a lot of uncertainty, and many people wonder if this year’s Independence Day will be India’s 77th or 78th.
Is It The 77th Or 78th Independence Day?
British colonial rule in India ended on August 15, 1947, after over 200 years. Since that historic day, August 15 has been celebrated as India’s Independence Day. The nation commemorated its first anniversary of independence on August 15, 1948. Thus, the year 2024 marks the 77th anniversary of India’s Independence.
From another perspective, if we consider the year 1947 as the starting point, then August 15, 2024, will be the 78th time the date is observed. In this sense, it’s accurate to say that India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024.
To conclude, the debate can be settled as follows: India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day in 2024, which marks 77 years of freedom since 1947.
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The Red Fort in Delhi becomes the focal point in the days running up to the Independence Day celebrations. Former Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, gave his famous Tryst With Destiny address from the walls of this iconic fort. Following which, it has now become a tradition.
Also known as Lal Quila, the Red Fort symbolises India’s struggle for independence. Its historical significance extends from witnessing innumerable conflicts and sacrifices to being a symbol of power. This magnificent structure has come across some of the most pivotal moments in India’s struggle for freedom.
