V-P Dhankhar To Nadda, Tributes Pour In For Freedom Fighters On I-Day. Atishi Says 'They Could Never Have Imagined...'

Independence Day 2024: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "it was a momentous day is a celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that remain the bedrock of our vibrant democracy".

Leaders extended their wishes on the 78th Independence Day.

Source : PTI

Several leaders extended greetings to the nation on the 78th Independence Day Thursday. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasised that the day is a celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that remain the bedrock of the world's largest democracy.

"Heartiest greetings on 78th Independence Day! This momentous day is a celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that remain the bedrock of our vibrant democracy, the largest in the world. Let us reflect on the collective journey we have traversed as a nation and work hard to realise the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047," Dhankhar posted on X.

Heartiest greetings on 78th Independence Day!

This momentous day is a celebration of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that remain the bedrock of our vibrant democracy, the largest in the world.

Let us reflect on the collective journey we have traversed… pic.twitter.com/D4NC8TNNHM

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) August 15, 2024

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid respect to the freedom fighters who helped attain Independence. The festival, he added, reminds Indians of the day when citizens made the “supreme sacrifice for the country”, saying I-Day was a moment to take inspiration from them. 

#WATCH | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extends greetings to people on the occasion of 78th #IndependenceDay.

"...I pay my respects to the freedom fighters whose sacrifices helped us attain independence. This festival of independence reminds us of the day when our citizens and youth… pic.twitter.com/BT4j1TxZnE

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Delhi minister Atishi said Independence Day serves to remind India about the hundreds of freedom fighters who faced lathicharge and jail, and sacrificed their lives for freedom. Those freedom fighters “could not have even imagined in their dreams that, one day, in Independent India, an elected chief minister would be framed in a false case and kept in jail for months”, she added.

आज स्वतंत्रता दिवस है, जब 1947 में भारत को अंग्रेजों की तानाशाही से आज़ादी मिली। सैंकड़ों स्वतंत्रता सैनानियों ने लाठियाँ खायीं, जेल गये और अपनी जान की क़ुर्बानी दी - हमें यह आज़ादी दिलवाने के लिए। उनके सपनों में भी ऐसा विचार नहीं आया होगा कि एक दिन, आज़ाद भारत में, एक चुने हुए… pic.twitter.com/mXwV40eJvp

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) August 15, 2024

At the BJP headquarters, party president J.P. Nadda said there is a joyous atmosphere across the nation. “Every person is resolute in making India a developed nation. Today, the PM has set targets for us in various areas including education, science and health to make India a developed nation.”

#WATCH | Delhi | During Independence Day celebrations at BJP HQ, party president JP Nadda says, "Today the country is celebrating its 78th Independence Day. There is a joyous atmosphere across the nation. Every person is resolute in making India a developed nation...Today, the PM… pic.twitter.com/Pdouq9cff8

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said, as Independence Day was celebrated, "we remembered and honoured all those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and independence of the country".

#WATCH | Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha says, "... We celebrated the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in the state... We remembered and honoured all those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and independence of the country..." https://t.co/1qBImHHiGo pic.twitter.com/9oTINdYdyE

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav congratulated everyone on Independence Day. “We are determined to ensure we always remain independent..." he added.

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav says, "I congratulate everyone on the occasion of Independence Day. We are determined to ensure we always remain independent..." pic.twitter.com/VQvhbyTT4Q

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024