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India’s 74th Independence Day: Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh And Other Cricketers Wish Nation | POSTS
The likes of Virat Kohli, Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal, etc led the wishes on social media
Published: Aug 15, 2020, 11:08 AM (IST)
Edited: Aug 15, 2020, 11:08 AM (IST)
On the occasion of the 74th Independence Day of India, skipper Virat Kohli and former allrounder Yuvraj Singh paid tribute to the soldiers and martyrs of the nation. While Kohli wished for the well-being of the soldiers who are fighting on the frontlines to keep the citizen of the country safe, Yuvraj remembered the sacrifices of all those who laid down their lives for the nation.
“Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day! Flag of India God bless our great nation and its countrymen especially the ones who are away from their families, fighting on the front lines to keep us safe. Jai Hind,” Kohli tweeted.
Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day! 🇮🇳 God bless our great nation and its countrymen especially the ones who are away from their families, fighting on the front lines to keep us safe. Jai Hind. pic.twitter.com/fhgzdUEF1G
Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020
“Thousands martyred their lives so that we could achieve independence. Let’s become citizens who honor that sacrifice and bring glory to our nation. 2020 has been a difficult year for all, but with the courageous spirit of India, we will win, united as one,” Yuvraj tweeted.
Thousands martyred their lives so that we could achieve independence. Let’s become citizens who honor that sacrifice and bring glory to our nation.
2020 has been a difficult year for all, but with the courageous spirit of India, we will win, united as one. 🇮🇳#IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/vIXWO9l9dI
Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 15, 2020
Other big sportsmen also tweeted on the occasion.
This 15th August is different.
Today is our time to stand up as a collective and be united as one and fight this war against COVID together.
There is no power that can defeat 1.3 billion Indians.
Spoke to @BoriaMajumdar on #Inspiration. https://t.co/R2otPXc0SX
Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 14, 2020
Independence means enjoying freedom and empowering others too to let them do so.
Gratitude to all those who fought to make Bharat’s Independence possible.
May God bless Bharat.#IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/RttshfL3Ci
Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2020
This Independence Day pledge to be vocal for local. Support businesses that run in and for India. Shop now at Kaira and avail the exciting new collection at reduced rates today. Jai Hind! https://t.co/dhfIXHxWtn ✌🏻✌🏻@Kaira_India
Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) August 14, 2020
Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Indians 🇮🇳
Unity, diversity, humility, and acceptability.. It’s the India I’ve always known and it’s the India I always wish to see for the future.. pic.twitter.com/bymwjOxsZM
Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) August 15, 2020
Wishing every Indian a happy #IndependenceDay 🇮🇳 Nothing like stepping out for your country. pic.twitter.com/T4jRfJs0Zq
Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 15, 2020
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