India at 75: How was August 15 chosen as India's Independence Day?

From 1930 till 1947, India celebrated January 26 as its Independence Day. It was changed to August 15 in 1947. Here is why

On August 15, 2022, India will celebrate its 75th Independence Day. To mark the event, the government of India is organising several events under 'Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav', with the theme 'Nation First, Always First'. The government also aims to hoist 200 million Tricolours to mark the special occasion.

The day is special for all Indians. The Prime Minister addresses the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi. This was a tradition started by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first PM of independent India, and continues to date. This year, PM Narendra Modi will deliver the address.

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