'Rashtra Dharma' only religion when it comes to 'nation': UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Expressing his love for the country, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the afternoon of Independence Day tweeted in Hindi saying ''Rashtra Dharma' (religion of nation) is the only religion when it comes to the country.

Later in the day, the Chief Minister thanked PM Modi for the 'unique' gift for the daughters of India as he announced the landmark decision to admit them in all Sainik Schools.

India is currently celebrating 74 years of Independence and a layer of emotions are depicted to mark the 74 years of freedom. Several Union Ministers while extending their greetings remembered the sacrifice and struggle that martyrs went through to gift India what it deserved. The Central Government has announced the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' initiative for Independence Day. 

India celebrates 74 years of Independence

The morning of August 15 was witnessed with the traditional speech from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who efficiently talked about development and India's future. Extending his greetings to countrymen, the Prime Minister remembered freedom fighters and COVID warriors. PM Modi coined the term Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas & Sabka Prayas to achieve a glorious India. Listing the government schemes focusing on OBCs, farmers, women and poor, he made several key announcements - opening up Sainik schools for women, national Infrastructure plan, Gati Shakti scheme, National Hydrogen mission. The PM also paid tributes to freedom struggle martyrs, partition victims and lauded the Indian Olympians and medical fraternity in his 1.5 hour-long address.

The Ministry of Culture meanwhile has devised a platform that allows anyone to sing the national anthem and post it to the website by August 15. People from all over the country, from all walks of life, actively participated in this one-of-a-kind project. No one wanted to be left out of this sense of community and shared pride, be it children, old folks, youth, or women. 

With over 1.5 crore Indians uploading videos of themselves singing the national anthem, the Ministry of Culture expressed joyous participation in the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. "This is evidence of the inherent unity, strength and harmony of India," the ministry said in its statement. The theme for this year's Independence Day celebrations is 'Nation First, Always First.'