Independence Day 2024: Significance, History, Theme, And Celebration

Independence Day 2024 is around the corner. On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from British colonial rule and the atrocities they inflicted on citizens for almost 200 years. This was a result of the selfless sacrifice of many freedom fighters whose loss of blood, sweat, and life led us to lead a life of freedom.

This year, we commemorate our 78th Independence Day while we celebrate its 77th anniversary. Celebrate this day with enthusiasm and pride, but before that keep reading to know its theme this year, significance, and history.

Independence Day 2024 Theme

Independence Day brings immense light and hope into our lives. Each year, we celebrate this beautiful day keeping a theme in mind. This year, the Independence Day theme is "Viksit Bharat," as announced by the Ministry of Defence spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu on his Twitter handle. The theme aims to celebrate the development of India and work towards its advancements to make it a fully developed country by 2047, the 100th anniversary of Indian Independence Day.

Nation is gearing up to celebrate its #78thIndependenceDay with the theme #ViksitBharat. Check what makes #IDC24 special in the silver jubilee episode of Podcast #RakshaSutra.

Tune in now 👇🏻https://t.co/EsIEr7jaVWhttps://t.co/m7wHefyxTL@giridhararamanepic.twitter.com/D3EDu5AA52

— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) August 11, 2024

Independence Day 2024 History

After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the British established their rule in certain parts of the country and thus began the era of British rule. However, it was not until 1858 that the British had fully taken charge of the administration of the subcontinent. Their selfish amendments regarding farming, manufacturing, and education gave Indians a hard time; they were no longer free to even move as per their will in their own country. Indians were made to go through racism in public places and handicrafts were replaced with cheap factory-made products.

After years of revolt, struggles, and riots, Indians finally gained independence under notable leaders and freedom fighters including Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Rani Laxmi Bai, Rabindranath Tagore, Sarojini Naidu, Annie Besant, and many more.

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Independence Day 2024 Significance

Independence Day is widely celebrated all across the country to commemorate our freedom from the British Raj (British colonial rule). This day also marks an honour for those who attained martyrdom while saving the country’s pride. Independence Day is no ordinary day for an Indian as it revisits and recalls the hardships faced by each citizen who lived during the reign and all those who participated in the freedom struggle.

Independence Day 2024 Celebration

Independence Day is celebrated in schools, colleges, and workplaces every year. Children dance or sing patriotic songs, individuals dress up in tricoloured ensembles, and every house, workplace, and educational institution hoists the Tricoloured Indian flag.

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