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India Celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Iconic Buildings Lit Up In Tricolour | Top Points

Here are some visuals of how Indian monuments and government buildings were lit up on Sunday evening to celebrate 75 years of Independence.

Written by: Trending Desk Edited by: Kritika Bansal
Updated: August 15, 2022, 12:44 AM IST
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New Delhi: India is gearing up to celebrate its 76th Independence Day on Monday, August 15, 2022. The feeling of patriotic fervour has filled the hearts of citizens. The day is an occasion to pay tribute to the freedom fighters who made immense sacrifices to make India free from the British rule and to commemorate India’s journey as a free nation.

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On this day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first hoist the ‘Tiranga’ at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. Continuing with the traditions, this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will then address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. Notably, this will be Prime Minister’s ninth independence day address to the nation from the Red Fort.

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Newly-elected President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Independence Day, for the first time after becoming President of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make big announcements including “Heal in India” and “Heal by India” projects.

According to sources, PM Modi’s speech from the Red Fort on August 15 may also mention the expansion of the National Health Mission under a new name, “PM Samagra Swasthya Mission”.

Heal by India initiative aims to position India as a global source of trained and competent labour in the health sector.

Many monuments and government offices are all decked up in tricolour marking the grand celebration. On the eve of Independence Day 2022, monuments and government buildings were illuminated in colours of the national flag to mark the occasion.

Here are some visuals of how Indian monuments and government buildings were lit up on Sunday evening to celebrate 75 years of Independence:

India Gate, Delhi:

New Parliament Building:

Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge), Kolkata:

Rashtrapati Bhavan, Old Parliament Building:

DRDO conducts projection mapping at its headquarters:

Supreme Court of India, Delhi:

Streets of Odisha’s Bhubaneshwar, Government buildings, state assembly and police headquarters:

Calcutta High Court, West Bengal:

Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial in Kolkata:

Raj Bhawan, Maharashtra:

Mubarak Mandi complex, J&K:

Srinagar Airport, J&K:

BSF Rocks at Attari-Wagah border:

The beating retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab’s Amritsar on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

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