Independence Day reminds us of our freedom fighters, social activists and others who participated heartily in every movement for India's freedom and liberty. 15th August is a day of great significance for the people of India. 68th years ago on this day, India became a free and independent nation. This year India will celebrate her 69th Independence Day with gaiety and patriotic fervour. Independence Day evokes the feeling of patriotism in the heart of every Indian. 15th August is a day when we rejoice and pay homage to those who laid down their lives so that we can live in a free country.