Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
Mumbai, August 14, 2024
Mumbai played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle, with landmarks like Gowalia Tank Maidan, being the very place from where Mahatma Gandhi issued the Quit India speech on 8 August 1942, to Mani Bhavan which is central to India’s fight for independence. Every Indian knows the 1946 Naval Uprising, which has often been referred to as the last war of independence, had occurred in present-day Mumbai City in February 1946. On the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day, this city which contributed immensely to India’s independence from colonial rulers, seems to be engulfed in a festive spirit, ruled by patriotic feelings. While the Tiranga is ruling the hearts and homes of every Mumbaikar, the beautifully lit-up heritage buildings, monuments, streets and even, small lanes and by-lanes has added to the festive fervour of Independence Day in the city.
On the eve of this auspicious day, Team PIB Mumbai went on a photo-walk around some of the landmark places of the city. The heritage buildings and monuments lit up in tri-colour have increased their glory manifold. Our lens have tried to capture the beauty of some of these tall structures that define Mumbai.
