How many years independence day

Every year, 15 August is commemorated as the day India gained independence from British rule. The day is observed as the culmination of our decades-long attempt to achieve freedom from colonial domination. But one issue that people find confusing is if the country is celebrating its 74th or 75th anniversary this year. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiated by the Union government has posted that this year marks 75 years since India achieved independence. However, if we consider 15 August as the first day of independence, then we are observing 75 years of independence.

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Is India celebrating its 74th or 75th Independence Day this year? According to the official website of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav launched by the Ministry of Culture in March, the celebrations for the 75th Independence Day kicked off on March 12, in a week countdown and will end after a year on August 15, This indicates that India finishes 74 years since freedom.

But the confusion persists. The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiated by the Union government has posted that this year marks 75 years since India achieved independence.

August 15 is commemorated every year as the day India gained independence from British rule. So is the country celebrating its 74th or 75th anniversary this year?