India celebrated its 77th Independence Day, marking 76 years of freedom, on 15th August, 2023. As the world’s largest democracy, the great nation paid its tribute to India’s freedom fighters and leaders who fought for freedom and sacrificed their lives.
The theme for this year’s celebration was, ‘Nation First, Always First’, an integral part of the broader ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration. The whole nation also participated in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, which encourages the public to participate in the flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15, our Independence Day.
After India’s independence in the midnight of 14-15 August, the country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort. He also gave his famous ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech from the rampart of this famous fort. Along with the independence of India, the country also got the national flag, which is known as the tricolor. Since then it has been an ongoing tradition to unfurl the tricolour in the Red Fort ramparts.
India’s bureaucrats also celebrated in the same spirit that has shaped our diverse land into a thriving democracy. They did not only hoisted the tricolour at their workplaces, but also sent out some thoughtful messages to the public.
Let us see how bureaucrats celebrated the 77th Independence Day –
IAS Association wished Happy Independence Day to everyone and conveyed a message for unity, progress, and for a brighter future together.
Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳
— IAS Association (@IASassociation) August 15, 2023
Let's celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity, and progress.
May this day inspire us to strive for a brighter future together.
Jai Hind!!! pic.twitter.com/c6mgjI4jOw
IRS Association too wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.
सभी को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
— IRS Association (@IRSAssociation) August 15, 2023
Greetings to everyone on the occasion of Independence Day. #JaiHind #HappyIndependenceDay2023 pic.twitter.com/C8x8ujs1ml
1991 batch IAS officer and Addl. Chief Secretary, Environment Climate Change & Forests, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Ms. Supriya Sahu posted her picture of participation in Independence Day celebration in 2019 Red Fort, on X (Twitter). She also posted a video of the iconic Napier bridge in Chennai that is all decked up in the colours of our flag.
Happy Independence Day India 🇮🇳 May you live forever #HappyIndependenceDay #IndependeceDay2023 #Independence #IndiaIndependenceDay photo – blast from the past 2019 – at Red fort for live telecast @DDNational @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/psFPpMdcaH
— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) August 15, 2023
The iconic Napier bridge in Chennai is all decked up in tricolor for the Independence Day #HappyIndependenceDay #IndependeceDay2023 #india pic.twitter.com/w0mqF9XvkP
— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) August 14, 2023
The apex training institute for the Civil Services, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) posted a video of celebration and many programmes at LBSNAA, in which UPSC CSE-2022 pass out candidates (98th foundation course) participated.
"🇮🇳 Celebrating unity in diversity! A mesmerizing cultural extravaganza unfolded at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, as part of the Independence Day festivities. pic.twitter.com/fORvHmBPXi
— LBSNAA (@LBSNAA_Official) August 15, 2023
1991 batch IPS officer Dr L R Bishnoi, who is DGP of Meghalaya, posted, “Felt happy to see a symphony of unity and pride echoing through the air. I wish everyone a very very happy and happening 77th Independence Day. May you all feel motivated by the spirit of patriotism.”
Proud to hoist the majestic tricolour at @MeghalayaPolice HQ,Shillong. Felt happy to see a symphony of unity and pride echoing through the air.I wish everyone a very very happy and happening 77th Independence Day.May you all feel motivated by the spirit of patriotism@PIBShillong pic.twitter.com/tjTL6vKP0u
— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) August 15, 2023
Indian Foreign Service Officer Prasad Shinde, working in Embassy of India in Mexico posted pictures of celebration at Mexico.
Some glimpses from the 77th Independence Day celebrations at Embassy of India in Mexico City! pic.twitter.com/tfak7b2kcI
— Prasad Shinde (@PrasadShindeIFS) August 16, 2023
77th Independence Day celebrations!
— India in México (@IndEmbMexico) August 16, 2023
Celebrating our indomitable spirit of freedom,unity & diversity through a cultural program and a photo exhibition organized by the embassy & @iccr_mexico
Members of Indian diaspora & friends of India in Mexico joined on this occasion. pic.twitter.com/Ss0WMnAlJ7
Indian Forest Officer Dharamveer Meena posted in Himachal Pradesh shared a beautiful photo.
Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳 #15august2023 pic.twitter.com/AuJADRBHsg
— Dharamveer Meena, IFS🌲 (@dharamveerifs) August 15, 2023
Andaman & Nicobar Police posted, “Team of #PSMayabunder along with officials of
@AndamanForests reached Jadunath Dweep, hoisted the National flag, illuminated diyas & brought back soil from the island. The island is named after Nayak Jadunath Singh.” #ParamVirChakraAwardees
Team of #PSMayabunder along with officials of @AndamanForests reached Jadunath Dweep, hoisted the National flag, illuminated diyas & brought back soil from the island. The island is named after Nayak Jadunath Singh #ParamVirChakraAwardees#SaluteTheHeroes #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/0rf7L3Kfh9
— Andaman & Nicobar Police (@AndamanPolice) August 15, 2023
Indian Police Services (IPS) training academy, ‘The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy’ (SVPNPA) posted beautiful photos of children on Instagram and wrote, “SVP National Police Academy, Hyderabad organised visit of wards of NPA Employee to Hyderabad Metro Rail under Scheme “Freedom Rides with Super saver Freedom offer”.Total 217 Children took metro ride on 13th August 2023 from Gandhi Bhawan Metro Station to Miapur Metro Station and back. Children were educated by Metro officials on procedures to take tickets and travel.”
IAS officer Rahul Kumar who is CEO of BRLPS JEEViKA & MD of Lohiya Swachh Bihar Abhiyan informed that Jeevika tableau, showing initiative of Community Libraries cum Career Development Centres, won second prize in State program on 15th August.
Jeevika tableau won second prize in State program today.
— Rahul Kumar (@Rahulkumar_IAS) August 15, 2023
We showcased our initiative of Community Libraries cum Career Development Centres. #IndependenceDay2023 #15august2023 pic.twitter.com/WREAds6tuH
Wishing Happy Independence Day, 2021 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, Mr Divyanshu Nigam shared a majestic photo of the INS Vikrant.
Happy #IndependenceDay2023 !
— Divyanshu Nigam, IAS (திவ்யான்ஷு) (@nigam_div) August 14, 2023
From the decks of the majestic #INSVikrant pic.twitter.com/MTgVIcNTvM
IAS officer Devansh Yadav shared celebration of more than 12 thousand people together at Kishtwar.
Over 12000+ participated in today’s #IndependenceDay2023 celebrations 🇮🇳 https://t.co/E4R5prj4DV
— Devansh Yadav (@Devansh_IAS) August 15, 2023