IN PHOTOS: Children begin Independence Day celebrations in Mumbai

Updated On: 14 August, 2024 02:04 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

In a spirited start to Independence Day festivities, school children in Mumbai on Wednesday embraced the occasion with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. Pics/Atul Kamble and Anurag Ahire

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In a spirited start to Independence Day festivities, school children in Mumbai on Wednesday embraced the occasion with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor. Pics/Atul Kamble and Anurag Ahire

<p>The day’s events at some schools started early with vibrant ceremonies that were held in schoolyards. Students were seen dressed in different attires</p>

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The day’s events at some schools started early with vibrant ceremonies that were held in schoolyards. Students were seen dressed in different attires

<p>Many schools organise cultural programs that showcase traditional dances, music performances, and dramatic renditions of historical events as part of Independence Day celebrations </p>

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Many schools organise cultural programs that showcase traditional dances, music performances, and dramatic renditions of historical events as part of Independence Day celebrations

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The performances highlight India’s diverse cultural heritage and the significant milestones in the nation’s journey to independence

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As part of the Independence Day celebrations, the people of the country has been participating in the `Har Ghar Tiranga` campaign

<p>In Maharashtra, CM Eknath Shinde had last week launched the `Har Ghar Tiranga` campaign and had called for widespread participation in the campaign</p>

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In Maharashtra, CM Eknath Shinde had last week launched the `Har Ghar Tiranga` campaign and had called for widespread participation in the campaign

<p>The campaign will run from August 9 to 15. It aims to celebrate the nation`s patriotic spirit by ensuring that every household in the state displays the national flag</p>

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The campaign will run from August 9 to 15. It aims to celebrate the nation`s patriotic spirit by ensuring that every household in the state displays the national flag

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CM Shinde had highlighted that the `Har Ghar Tiranga` campaign is designed to inspire national pride

<p>CM Shinde had instructed that flags be made available at the district level through planning committees, and that key landmarks such as major dams, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, the Worli Sea Link, and the Gateway of India be illuminated with flags</p>

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CM Shinde had instructed that flags be made available at the district level through planning committees, and that key landmarks such as major dams, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, the Worli Sea Link, and the Gateway of India be illuminated with flags

<p>He highlighted that the campaign will include a variety of activities such as rallies, marathons, cultural events, and innovative programs to create a patriotic atmosphere throughout the state</p>

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He highlighted that the campaign will include a variety of activities such as rallies, marathons, cultural events, and innovative programs to create a patriotic atmosphere throughout the state

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