<p>India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. This marks the anniversary of India's liberation&nbsp;from the two century-long British colonial rule on August 15, 1947.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his energetic and inspiring speech, observing the theme ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’, at the Red Fort. With this PM Modi becomes the third Prime Minister to give 11 Independence Day addresses, after Nehru and Indira Gandhi.</p>

<p>Express your national spirit by sharing these heartfelt wishes, quotes and messages with your friends and family.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/independence-day-2024-live-pm-modi-hoists-the-tiranga-at-red-fort-750244">Independence Day 2024: PM Modi expresses concern over Bangladesh unrest, urges safety for Hindus, minorities</a></strong></p>

<h2>Independence Day 2024: Wishes and messages to share with your family and friends</h2>

<p>1. Let’s honour the legacy of our forefathers by working towards a better tomorrow. Happy Independence Day!</p>

<p>2. Wishing you and your family peace, prosperity, and a strong sense of national pride on this special day.</p>

<p>3. On this Independence Day, let’s cherish the freedoms we have and the love we share.</p>

<p>4. May our nation always stay united and free. Happy Independence Day 2024!</p>

<p>5. Freedom is the essence of our nation. Celebrate it with joy and pride. Happy Independence Day!</p>

<p>6. Wishing you a joyful Independence Day! Let’s celebrate our heritage and work towards a future full of promise and prosperity.</p>

<p>7. Wishing you a wonderful Independence Day filled with celebrations and reflections on our nation’s achievements.</p>

<p>8. May the flag of our nation fly high and bring pride to your heart. Happy Independence Day!</p>

<p>9. Wishing you a fantastic Independence Day! May the values of democracy and freedom continue to guide us towards greatness.</p>

<p>10. Sending you warm Independence Day wishes. Let’s honour our past and embrace the future with hope and determination.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/independence-day-2024-world-leaders-extend-congratulations-maldives-and-nepal-among-first-to-send-wishes-750254">Independence Day 2024: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu congratulates PM Modi</a></strong></p>

<h2>Independence Day 2024: Quotes to share with your loved ones</h2>

<p>1. "Freedom is not an end. It is a beginning." – Subhas Chandra Bose</p>

<p>2. "We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage." – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam</p>

<p>3. "We have believed, and we do believe now that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible." – Indira Gandhi</p>

<p>4. "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom." – Jawaharlal Nehru</p>

<p>5. "It is easy to kill individuals, but you cannot kill the ideas. Great empires crumbled, while the ideas survived." – Bhagat Singh</p>

<p>6. "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it." – Bal Gangadhar Tilak</p>

<p>7. "If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth, if it is not of service to the motherland." – Chandra Shekhar Azad</p>

<p>8. "Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?" – Mahatma Gandhi</p>

<p>9. "I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong and caring. An India, that regains a place of honour in the comity of great nations." – Atal Bihari Vajpayee</p>

<p>10. "I am proud of my country, India, for having a constitution that enshrines principles of democracy, socialism, and secularism." – BR Ambedkar</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. This marks the anniversary of India's liberation from the two century-long British colonial rule on August 15, 1947.

India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. This marks the anniversary of India's liberation from the two century-long British colonial rule on August 15, 1947. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his energetic and inspiring speech, observing the theme ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’, at the Red Fort. With this PM Modi becomes the third Prime Minister to give 11 Independence Day addresses, after Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Express your national spirit by sharing these heartfelt wishes, quotes and messages with your friends and family. Also read | Independence Day 2024: PM Modi expresses concern over Bangladesh unrest, urges safety for Hindus, minorities Independence Day 2024: Wishes and messages to share with your family and friends 1. Let’s honour the legacy of our forefathers by working towards a better tomorrow. Happy Independence Day! 2. Wishing you and your family peace, prosperity, and a strong sense of national pride on this special day. 3. On this Independence Day, let’s cherish the freedoms we have and the love we share. 4. May our nation always stay united and free. Happy Independence Day 2024! 5. Freedom is the essence of our nation. Celebrate it with joy and pride. Happy Independence Day! 6. Wishing you a joyful Independence Day! Let’s celebrate our heritage and work towards a future full of promise and prosperity. 7. Wishing you a wonderful Independence Day filled with celebrations and reflections on our nation’s achievements. 8. May the flag of our nation fly high and bring pride to your heart. Happy Independence Day! 9. Wishing you a fantastic Independence Day! May the values of democracy and freedom continue to guide us towards greatness. 10. Sending you warm Independence Day wishes. Let’s honour our past and embrace the future with hope and determination. Also read | Independence Day 2024: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu congratulates PM Modi Independence Day 2024: Quotes to share with your loved ones 1. "Freedom is not an end. It is a beginning." – Subhas Chandra Bose 2. "We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage." – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam 3. "We have believed, and we do believe now that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible." – Indira Gandhi 4. "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom." – Jawaharlal Nehru 5. "It is easy to kill individuals, but you cannot kill the ideas. Great empires crumbled, while the ideas survived." – Bhagat Singh 6. "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it." – Bal Gangadhar Tilak 7. "If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth, if it is not of service to the motherland." – Chandra Shekhar Azad 8. "Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?" – Mahatma Gandhi 9. "I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong and caring. An India, that regains a place of honour in the comity of great nations." – Atal Bihari Vajpayee 10. "I am proud of my country, India, for having a constitution that enshrines principles of democracy, socialism, and secularism." – BR Ambedkar (With inputs from agencies)

India Independence Day 2024 Wishes: Quotes, messages to share for August 15

<p>Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden recently posted a picture wishing his Indian fans a Happy Independence Day in a unique way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former cricketer known for an aggressive style of batting took the effort of translating the Indian national anthem in its entirety and posted the English version for those might be interested in understanding what the song means.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Independence Day India <a href="https://t.co/JK2PoAHt12">pic.twitter.com/JK2PoAHt12</a></p>
&mdash; Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaydosTweets/status/897327777094934528">August 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Soon after he posted, fans took to the liking of the post and sent him heartwarming messages:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jai Hind</p>
&mdash; S. MS Dhoni (@MSDsuperfan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MSDsuperfan/status/897370532529659904">August 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Never saw English version of National Anthem before.! Thanks champion. ??</p>
&mdash; Ritik (@PareekRitik) <a href="https://twitter.com/PareekRitik/status/897332765951012864">August 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lots of Love from INDIA.</p>
&mdash; Ashish Katiyar (@AshishKatiyar17) <a href="https://twitter.com/AshishKatiyar17/status/897332963733512194">August 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Translating India&#39;s national anthem capturing the depth of words is no easy task. Admire your love and deep insight. Congrats!</p>
&mdash; Jay Shah (@Jayshahca) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jayshahca/status/897803117172899842">August 16, 2017</a></blockquote>
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He posted a word by word translation of 'Jana Gana Mana' on Twitter to wish Happy Independence Day to Indians

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden recently posted a picture wishing his Indian fans a Happy Independence Day in a unique way. The former cricketer known for an aggressive style of batting took the effort of translating the Indian national anthem in its entirety and posted the English version for those might be interested in understanding what the song means. Happy Independence Day India pic.twitter.com/JK2PoAHt12 — Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) August 15, 2017 × Soon after he posted, fans took to the liking of the post and sent him heartwarming messages: Jai Hind — S. MS Dhoni (@MSDsuperfan) August 15, 2017 × Never saw English version of National Anthem before.! Thanks champion. ?? — Ritik (@PareekRitik) August 15, 2017 × Lots of Love from INDIA. — Ashish Katiyar (@AshishKatiyar17) August 15, 2017 × Translating India's national anthem capturing the depth of words is no easy task. Admire your love and deep insight. Congrats! — Jay Shah (@Jayshahca) August 16, 2017 × Wow. This tweet touched my heart. ?? — MystiRoz (@MystiRoz) August 15, 2017 × (WION)

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden tweets an English version of the Indian national anthem

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India Independence Day 2024 Wishes: Quotes, messages to share for August 15

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden tweets an English version of the Indian national anthem