“Freedom in the mind, Faith in the
words,
Pride in our Hearts, Fly like a bird”
Celebrating 74 years of Independence!
India achieved freedom from the long era of the British rule on
15th August 1947. The day is celebrated annually
across the Country as the Independence Day of India. Though the
Independence Day of the country is a gazetted holiday and no
official work is done on this day, but people gather to pay their
gratitude to the leaders and martyrs who sacrificed their lives
during the struggle to attain freedom.
Independence Day is considered one of the most
significant days in the history of India as it reminds us of the
bravery and sacrifices of our freedom fighters. Every year on
Independence Day, India witnesses a huge celebration with tricolor
flag hoisting, parades, and cultural functions across the
country.
With buildings illuminated by the tricolor, people pay homage to
our leaders and great fighters who fought and gave up their lives
for India’s freedom, “Our Freedom”. Cultural events, flag-hosting
ceremonies, and parades are hosted in almost all schools, colleges,
offices, societies, co-operatives, government institutions, etc.
throughout the country.
The Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian flag at the Red Fort,
followed by an address to the nation and the entire country
rejoices while they chant ‘Jai Hind’ and ‘Vande Matram.’
Independence Day holds plenty of importance within the lives of
individuals of India because it was the day when the country earned
its freedom from the British who ruled the country for over two
hundred years.
It’s the day of pride, glory, and joy for the countrymen who pay
their respect and tribute to all the freedom fighters who
sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country. It was on
this day that the legislative sovereignty to the ‘Indian
Constituent Assembly’ was transferred by the Parliament of the
United Kingdom through the ‘Indian Independence At 1947’.
Besides ceremonial Celebration of the independence
of India, this day additionally reminds
the citizens of the struggles, sacrifices, and resilience
of the Freedom fighters who retorted to
varied means that as well as direct action and
non-violence so as to throw the foreign rule out
of India.
Indian Independence day reminds the folks of the
country concerning the dawn of a brand
new era, a brand new starting, and therefore
the formation of an
independent nation after a
protracted and ho-hum battle.
As said by our national leader, the Prime
Minister of free India, “At the stroke of the midnight
hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and
freedom” India also celebrates the
freedom of thought, speech, action, movement, and mandate on
this day.
The Independence Day celebrations in India are
quite huge with arrangements starting from a minimum of one month
prior to the D-Day. All major and important government buildings
are illuminated with beautiful strings of lights, primarily
tri-colored. Indian flag could be seen drifting from almost every
educational institution, government institutions, office buildings,
and some houses.
Every school celebrates Independence Day with lots of happiness.
Children dolled up in tri-colored drapes or as the freedom
fighters, who laid their lives during the struggle for freedom.
Inter-house or inter-school parade competitions are held in
schools. Flag hoisting ceremony is held followed by dancing,
singing, essay writing, debate and drawing competitions. A number
of other cultural programs also take place. Sweets, ice-creams, and
candies are distributed to the students.
Twenty-one gunshots are fired in order to honor the ceremony.
The Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag and addresses
the country where annual achievements of the country are
highlighted, promises for further development are made, and other
significant issues are raised. The country stands to the national
anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana.’ which is followed by a march past by
divisions of the Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary forces.
Parades and Tableau showcasing the country’s vast cultural
traditions are also performed.
People of the country celebrate this day by watching patriotic
movies, going on picnics or going out with family and close
friends. Kite flying competitions are also held by various
institutions, organizations, colonies, societies, and clubs. The
sky is filled with tri-colored and colorful kites with people
shouting ‘Kai Po Che,’ meaning ‘I have cut, or, a victory shot,’
that can be heard from almost every corner of the streets.
The countries and geographies with a higher number of Indian
immigrants, celebrate this day with pageants, tableau, and parades.
In New York and other U.S cities, 15th August has become ‘India
Day’ among the local people and Indian Diaspora. A number of
fun-filled activities are organized by malls and big shopping
complexes where exciting prizes are distributed to the winners.
Catchy offers and discounts are also offered by retail chains.
Commemorative stamps depicting nationalistic themes, independence
movement leaders, and defense-related themes are published by
‘Indian Postal Service,’ on 15th August.
Online and print media hold special contests and programs to
promote the day. Patriotic movies highlighting the significance of
independence and the struggle of the freedom fighters are broadcast
on television. All radio channels play patriotic songs and hymns to
mark the day.
Since 2003, Google also commemorates this day with a special
doodle to mark the Indian Independence Day.
- British rule began in India in 1757 with their victory at the
Battle of Plassey. After that East India Company began exercising
its control over India and ruled over 100 years until it was
replaced by direct British rule in 1857 in the wake of Indian
Mutiny.
- India actually became independent on July 18, 1947. But the
British declared 15th August as the date, because this date marked
the 2nd anniversary of surrendering of Japanese at World War
2.
- The Independence Movement for India was begun by Gandhiji
during World War I.
- The then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the National
Flag at Red Fort for the first time, which has since become a
tradition on Independence Day.
- India did not have National Anthem when it emerged as an
independent country; Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the National
Anthem of India on 24 January 1950.
- India had 562 princely states at the time of Independence.
Sardar Vallabhai Patel and his team tried to bring all these states
under one Indian map. Except for Jammu & Kashmir, Hyderabad, and
Junagarh, all others accepted to join in India.
India has shown outstanding growth since its independence.
Between all the political scenarios there have been many
path-breaking achievements and developments in every phase of the
country. India has witnessed growth in various fields including
science and technology, but there is still a lot to be achieved &
get done even though the country has been able to make a
significant mark in several fields at global levels.
JAI HIND!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
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