Overview

• The PMO letter, released through the Press Information Bureau, clarifies that 2025 marks the 79th Independence Day by counting the inaugural 1947 ceremony as the first.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited citizens to share themes and ideas for his Red Fort address via the MyGov portal and the NaMo App.
• Organizers are finalizing the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony at Delhi’s Red Fort, a national parade and cultural performances.
• The counting controversy stemmed from differing views on whether India’s first Independence Day took place in 1947 or at the first anniversary in 1948.
• India shares its August 15 independence anniversary with South Korea, North Korea, Bahrain, Liechtenstein and the Republic of the Congo, underscoring the date’s global resonance.