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Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announces Swatantrya Habba in Bengaluru

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has announced that the city will host a public-centric celebration called Swatantrya Habba on August 15. The event aims to transform Independence Day from a formal ceremony into a festival of freedom, culture, and civic pride that encourages active participation from all citizens.

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Vidhana Soudha, front (01)
File photo: Moheen Reeyad / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced that Bengaluru will host a public-centric event titled Swatantrya Habba on August 15. The celebration is designed to take place at the Vidhana Soudha premises and aims to involve citizens directly in the festivities rather than having them remain passive observers of a formal ceremony.

The initiative seeks to shift the traditional approach to Independence Day by fostering a sense of collective civic pride and cultural engagement across the city. Byre Gowda stated that the event is built on the concept that Independence Day belongs to every citizen and should be celebrated as a festival that reflects the spirit of the nation.

Key Facts

  1. The event is scheduled for August 15.
  2. The celebration is titled Swatantrya Habba.
  3. The event will be held at the Vidhana Soudha premises.
  4. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the initiative.
  5. The goal is to encourage public participation in Independence Day celebrations.

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  1. 5 Aug

    1. PVPrajavani
      ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 15ರಂದು ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಹಬ್ಬ, ವಿಧಾನಸೌಧದ ಅಂಗಳದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೇಳ: ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಬೈರೇಗೌಡ
    2. DHDeccan Herald
      Bengaluru to host first ‘Freedom Habba’ on August 15 around Vidhana Soudha

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