Independence Day 2022: Mamata Banerjee dances with folk artists at I-Day event | VIDEO

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was on Monday seen dancing with folk artists during the Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata. The video of Mamata was shared by news agency ANI. The video shows Mamata joining the folk artists as they performed at the Independence Day event.

#WATCH | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee joins the folk artists as they perform at the #IndependenceDay celebrations in Kolkata.#IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/9bvyxFm4qz

— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2022

Paying homage to the people who fought for India's Independence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that Indians must uphold the dignity of the country's democratic values.

Banerjee said Indians should preserve the sacred legacy of their forefathers who got the Independence.

"Today, we pay homage to the supreme sacrifices of our forefathers that led to our country's independence," Banerjee tweeted. "We, the people of India, must preserve their sacred legacy and uphold the dignity of our democratic values and people's rights," she added.

On the completion of 75 years of Independence, India must awaken to the real essence of Independence.

We must stay true to the vision of our forefathers and keep the aspirations of our future generations at heart.

My heartfelt greetings to all my fellow citizens.

Jai Hind!

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 15, 2022