Clarifying the 79th vs 80th Independence Day confusion
On Saturday, India marks its 80th Independence Day, officially concluding 79 years of freedom. Since the inaugural Independence Day took place on August 15, 1947, the year 2026 represents the 80th anniversary celebration. Essentially, while the country has finished 79 years of sovereignty, it is observing its 80th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to unfurl the national flag at the Red Fort.
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