India is celebrating its 74th Independence Day on August 15, 2020. It
was on this day in 1947 that India won freedom from British rule after a
long struggle. Independence Day is a national holiday to commemorate
and remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters who fought hard for our
country's independence. At the same time, it is also a day to pledge our
love for the country. This year, Independence Day is being celebrated amid the corona virus pandemic, with social distancing guidelines in place.
On Independence Day, a sense of patriotic pride takes over all citizens as everyone wishes one another a Happy Independence Day.