Independence Day 2024 How Many Years Are There. In his 11th consecutive independence day speech from delhi’s red fort on thursday, prime minister. On august 15, 1947, india gained independence after 90 years of british rule.
Independence day commemorates india’s freedom from british colonial rule for more than 200 years on august 15, 1947. August 15 was chosen as it marked the end of british rule and was the date when india officially became a free nation in 1947.