Centre is all set to celebrate 'Azadi 70 Saal-Yaad Karo Qurbani'

India is all set to celebrate its 70^th year of Independence on 15^th August this year, the Centre has planned an initiative to instill the spirit of patriotism among citizens. Cabinet ministers under PM Narendra Modi will help the citizens to recall the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters.

PM Narendra Modi discussed the blue-print of the programme in the parliamentary board meeting and it is named as 'Azadi 70 Saal-Yaad Karo Qurbani'. Around 75 ministers of the Union cabinet will be the flag bearers of this programme.

They will recount the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and the turning point events that led to India's independence...From the Quit India movement to the Dandi March to Kakori Kand many moments of history will be recalled to inspire the younger generation.

Following this, Ministers will fan out across the country visiting historical places and memorials associated with the struggle for Independence and will pay tributes to the great lives associated with this movement.

BJP has announced it will launch Tiranga yatras on 15th August. I&B minister Venkaiah Naidu said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the campaign on 9th August, on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement.