LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has planned large-scale celebrations for the state's 75th Independence Day on August 15, with 75 special groups of 75 people, each with representatives from 75 districts, putting on different performances based on their respective traditions and culture to mark the "confluence of cultural, social, and geographical diversity."

As part of an initiative by the district administration and traders, over 75 markets in Lucknow will be decked up with tricolour lights and 75,000 national flags during celebrations to mark the occasion.

District Magistrate Suryapal Gangwar said that the administration wants to include people from all walks of life in the 75th-anniversary celebrations. "The Tricolour would be displayed on all residential and commercial properties. We intend to adorn major markets such as Hazratganj, Aminabad, Alambagh, Charbagh, Chowk, and Bhootnath. We have spoken with traders from 75 markets, and they have agreed to work with us on this occasion "He said.

Members of the Lucknow Vyapar Mandal will adorn the markets, organise cultural programmes, sapling plantations, and other events, while the administration will ensure cleanliness and the repair of broken roads and drains. This was resolved at a meeting with traders on Wednesday evening between the divisional commissioner and the district magistrate.

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