Kolkata Illuminates in Tricolor as Victoria Memorial Shines for 78th Independence Day

BY A STAFF REPORTER: The 78th Independence Day will be celebrated across the nation with great fervor. The tricolor flag will be flying high, and the air will be filled with the resounding chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jana Gana Mana'. Bengal has a rich history of dedication to the freedom movement, with many of its people having contributed significantly to the cause. Some witnessed the dawn of independence, while others sacrificed their lives for it.

On the eve of this momentous day, Kolkata is adorned in festive colors. The Victoria Memorial Hall, one of the city's most iconic landmarks, has been beautifully decorated in the tricolor. The grandeur of this magnificent white stone monument seems to have been amplified, reflecting the pride and spirit of the occasion.