76th Independence Day - Twitterati memes, celebs and social reactions

India is observing the 76th Independence Day while celebs and netizens are sharing their thoughts on Twitter and other social media. Here are the best posts, social reactions, and celebs' thought

Modi at Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation on 76th Independence Day at Red Fort. (PTI Photo)Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation on 76th Independence Day at Red Fort. (PTI Photo)
Zuhair Zaidi Delhi
2 min read Last Updated : Aug 16 2022 | 9:27 AM IST
As India observes its 76th Independence Day, people have gone wild and humorous on social media. While celebs have been supportive of the government's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, many people were critical of it as well. 

On August 5, 2022, Google India shared a heart-touching post on Twitter with flashbacks of clips of various milestones of India in the past 75 years. The milestones included India's 1983 World Cup triumph, the 1991 reforms by PV Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh, and the green revolution by MS Swaminathan.

"Take a moment to step back in time and celebrate some of India’s most game-changing moments over the past 75 years," the post stated.



What do celebs have to say about 76th Independence Day?

Hundreds of Indian celebrities came forward and hoisted flags as their profile picture on social media. Various Bollywood celebrities, cricketers, footballers, and athletes have shared their thoughts on Independence day. Check out some of the best tweets.
 

Virat Kohli also tweeted recently " 75 glorious years. Proud to be an Indian. Happy Independence Day to all. Jai Hind".


 

Sachin Tendulkar tweeted “ Dil Mein Bhi Tiranga Ghar per bhi Tiranga! 



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