People of India are in a celebratory mood today. Citizens across the country are drenched in festivities are two of the most important festivals are being celebrated on the same day this year. While August 15 marks the Indian Independence Day, the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan is also observed on the same day this year. As celebrations are in progress, people have taken to social media platforms wishing each other. Twitterati is sending wishes and messages on the social media platforms with the hashtags #IndependenceDay2019 and #HappyRakshabandhan. Indian Independence Day 2019 Patriotic Quotes: Popular Sayings by National Heroes to Celebrate 73rd Independence Day of India.

India received independence from the British rule on August 15, 1947. The toil and efforts thousands of India paved the way for a free India. An array of freedom fighters fought in driving the British empire out of the country. Today, the country 73 years of independence from tyranny and autocracy that oppressed the people of India. People hoist the Indian National flag and stand in attention as the National Anthem is sung. Various events and programmes are held across the country reminiscing the works of freedom fighters and others who paved freedom for their future generations. As we celebrate the day, everyone from politicians, celebrities and commoners have taken to Twitter sending Independence Day wishes. Raksha Bandhan 2019 Greetings: Happy Rakhi Quotes, WhatsApp Stickers, GIF Images, Facebook Status Messages to Share Today.

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Such a Thoughtful Picture!

Happy Independence Day 2019!

Thought-Provoking!

Shashi Tharoor Wishes Indians a Happy Independence Day!

Rajnath Singh Sends Independence Day Wishes

Twitter is also flooded with Rakshan Bandhan messages and wishes. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie sacred threads on the wrist of their brothers, and get gifts in return. The thread or Rakhi is a sign of their bond, wherein the brother promises to protect the sister from all evils. The day shows the neverending bond between siblings.

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Happy Rakhi Everyone!

Rahul Gandhi Tweets Raksha Bandhan Wishes!

When Two Important Festivals Come Together!

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We wish everyone Happy Independence Day and a Great Raksha Bandhan. We hope your freedom finds new heights and paves way for great things. For those celebrating Raksha Bandhan, we hope your bond with your sibling becomes stronger and the relationship stays true forever.

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