- India’s sports stars mark 77th Independence Day with fervor.
- Despite global tournaments, athletes share messages on social media.
- PM Modi pays homage, culminating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.
On the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day, prominent figures from the country’s sports arena enthusiastically participated in the celebrations. Despite many active sports personalities being engaged in global tournaments, they conveyed their heartfelt wishes to fans through their social media profiles.
Diverse individuals from various backgrounds celebrated the event uniquely, including a noteworthy video featuring the Indian coastguard’s underwater flag hoisting. Leading Indian sports icons shared videos, images, and messages on their social media platforms to mark the occasion.
Let’s celebrate our freedom with responsibility. Happy Independence Day pic.twitter.com/pWjgbHo79f
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 15, 2023
Jai ho #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/Vx0Es1kd7A
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) August 15, 2023
I love my India
सभी भारतीयों को मेरी ओर से स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
Wishing all my fellow Indians across the world a very happy Independence Day.
जय हिंद #IndependenceDay
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2023
As part of the celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat before addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort. He was welcomed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Raksha Rajya Mantri Ajay Bhatt, and Defense Secretary Giridhar Aramane upon his arrival at the Red Fort.
This year’s Independence Day celebrations conclude the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ festivity, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on March 12, 2021, marking the country’s transition into the ‘Amrit Kaal’.
An inspiring address by PM @narendramodi from the Red Fort laying out India’s goals for the #AmritKaal.
Highlighted the trinity of Demography, Democracy and Diversity.
Emphasized that in the last decade, India has truly emerged as a #Vishwamitra. pic.twitter.com/EK5W2qN78A
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 15, 2023
Memorable Independence Day celebrations. Have a look… pic.twitter.com/AVcoAvqN2o
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2023