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From Delhi To Ladakh: How India Celebrated Its 74th Independence Day

Today, India celebrated its 74th Independence Day while also following safety norms given the pandemic. In his Independence day speech, PM Modi hailed COVID-19 warriors and promised a made-in-India COVID vaccine soon. From Delhi to Ladakh, here's how India celebrated its 74th Independence Day.

Anuj Tiwari Updated on Aug 15, 2020, 14:22 IST

Today, India celebrated its 74th Independence Day while also following safety norms given the pandemic. In his Independence day speech, PM Modi hailed COVID-19 warriors and promised a made-in-India COVID vaccine soon. From Delhi to Ladakh, here's how India celebrated its 74th Independence Day.

New Delhi

Members of the National Cadet Corp listen to PM Narendra Modi's speech.?PM Modi said "We're going through distinct times. I can't see young children in front of me today. Corona has stopped everyone. In these times of COVID, corona warriors have lived the mantra of 'Seva Parmo Dharma' and served the people of India. I express my gratitude to them."

Mumbai

CSMT and BMC heritage buildings were illuminated in the colours of the nationa flag ahead of Independence Day, in Mumbai.

Ladakh

Soldiers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrated the day on the banks of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh at 14,000 feet.?

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Anuj Tiwari writes stories for SEO and is a Youtube wizard. An engineer turned social media champ, he keeps a track of all that goes around the world. His interest areas include historic events, political and social-sciences.

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