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Updated August 15th, 2022 at 16:24 IST

India 75: Olympians & Paralympians celebrate Independence Day, extend wishes to citizens

On the momentous occasion of India's 76th Independence Day, several Olympians & Paralympians took to their official social media handles to extend warm wishes.

Reported by: Vidit Dhawan
India 75: Independence Day 2022
Image: @SathiyanGnanasekaran/@AvaniLekhara/Twitter | Image:self
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On the momentous occasion of India's 76th Independence Day, several Olympians and Paralympians took to their official social media accounts to extend their wishes to the citizens. Most of them put up posts with the National Flag to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and promote the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

PM Modi's government launched the campaign with the hope that the feeling of patriotism will help unite the nation together. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12 March 2021, the day which started a 75-week countdown to our 76th anniversary of Independence.

Athletes celebrate India's 76th Independence Day

As seen by the Twitter posts below, several Indian Olympians and Paralympians took to their social media accounts to wish the country's citizens a happy Independence Day 2022.

PM Modi leads 75th Independence Day celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hoisted the National Flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort and delivered his customary 'Address to the Nation.' He started his address to the nation by congratulating the countrymen on the completion of 75 years of independence which is being celebrated in the country under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

"I congratulate all Indians and those who love India on this Independence Day. It is a day to step towards a new direction with a new resolve," PM Modi said in his speech. "Our flag is flying high across the world and I wish all Indians across the world a Happy Independence Day. This is a historic day, a new day," he said.

PM Modi then went on to recall the contribution of the freedom fighters and emphasised the role of women in the country's freedom struggle. "We are reaching new heights with new determination and new enthusiasm. The citizens are thankful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, and Veer Savarkar who gave their lives on the path of duty," PM Modi said. "Every Indian is filled with pride when they remember the strength of the women of India - be it Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Chennamma, Begun Hazrat Mahal," he added.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Published August 15th, 2022 at 12:37 IST

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