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Independence Day 2022: 750 sq ft National Flag at Kashmir's Lal Chowk

Independence Day 2022: India celebrates 75 years of independence on August 15, 2022. PM Modi hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation for the ninth consecutive time.

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Independence Day 2022: As India is all decked up to celebrate its 76th Independence Day on Monday (August 15, 2022), Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead the celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. PM Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort and addressed the nation for the ninth consecutive time.

This day commemorates India`s independence from colonial rule after two centuries of oppression and suppression at the hands of the British. The celebration of Independence Day honours the sacrifices and tireless efforts of our courageous leaders and freedom fighters who gave their entire life for the sake of the nation and the countrymen.

As this year marks the 75th anniversary of India's independence, the government has launched a host of events to add to the verve around the celebration, including the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. With the advent of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, we have witnessed the country wrapped in the colors of the Indian national flag. 

Meanwhile, the security has been stepped up across the national capital with more than 10,000 personnel manning the Red Fort from where Prime Minister will address the nation. 

The country is celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' of independence. It is going to be 75 years since the country got independence from the British rule. The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru made this historic speech on 15 August 1947 that marked the country's Independence from British rule and simultaneously made the Red Fort in Delhi a politically significant monument

Stay tuned with Zee News for all the latest breaking news updates on Independence Day 2022!

15 August 2022
18:03 IST

750 sq ft flag unfurled at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

It made for a sight to behold when the 750 sq ft National Flag was displayed at historical Lal Chowk by Srinagar Sector CRPF. All civilians & force personnel came together to sing the National anthem: Srinagar Sector CRPF.

16:14 IST

Punjab beating retreat underway: Watch

A beating Retreat ceremony is underway at Punjab's Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar on the occasion of Independence Day.

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