India at 80: Indians define what freedom means to them | Independence Day 2026

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As India marks 80 years of Independence, The Hindu travelled across the country to ask Indians a simple question: What does freedom mean to you? From the freedom to speak, study, work and worship to the freedom to love, travel and live with dignity, the meaning of freedom has evolved across generations. From bustling cities and quiet villages to college campuses and crowded markets, people from different walks of life share what freedom means to them today, what it has meant over the last 80 years, and what they hope it will mean for generations to come. These are the voices, hopes and aspirations of India at 80. #IndiaAt80 #IndependenceDay #India #Freedom #TheHindu Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you

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