Independence Day 2024: India celebrates its Independence Day annually on August 15. This year, the nation will mark its 78th Independence Day or Swatantrata Diwas on Thursday. Learn about this year's theme and Independence Day history, significance, and celebrations as we celebrate the day.
(Also Read | Independence Day 2024: Know all about Indian National Flag's history and the man behind it ) Independence Day 2024: What is the theme this year? As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day , the government of India has announced the theme for this year is Viksit Bharat or Developed India. It symbolises the vision of a developed nation by 2047 and reflects the government's commitment to transform India. The year 2047 will be the 100th year of India's freedom from colonial rule.
Independence Day 2024 History and Significance Independence Day commemorates India's freedom from British colonial rule for more than 200 years on August 15, 1947 . The country began its struggle for Independence with the Rovolt of 1857. Later, around 1920, the freedom struggle gained momentum under Mahatma Gandhi's leadership.
Finally, on July 4, 1947, the British House of Commons introduced the Indian Independence Bill. On August 15, India became an independent nation. On the eve of India's Independence, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Independent India, hailed this historic achievement as a 'Tryst with Destiny'.
On August 15, Nehru hoisted the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate.