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August 15, 1947, marks the historic day – independence day, when India got freed from British rule. The clutches of British rule were finally released and the people roared in joy, reflecting the reign of an independent land. The country saw 200-year British dominance. The declaration of free India was made by the first Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on August 15, 1947. The Indian Independence Bill was passed on July 4, 1947 by the British house of commons within a fortnight. This was the crucial move that set the process that ignited India towards victory. Many patriots and freedom fighters like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Bhagat Singh and other eminent personalities drove the common people with belief and hope to gain independence.
THE INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY- SIGNIFICANCE AND CELEBRATION
The Indian independence day is celebrated to dedicate respect to all the significant personalities who sacrificed their lives, soul, and mind to India. The journey of innumerable sacrifices and lives were lost accompanied with brutal form of torture made Indian rose as a free entity. On August 15, 1947 the tricolour flag of India was hoisted above the Red fort’s Lahori Gate located in Delhi. The Prime Minister every year on this day hoists the flag. The occasion is commemorated by a traditional gala in India’s capital i.e. Delhi. The ceremony begins with the addressal to the nation by the Prime Minister followed by a military parade being broadcast all over the country. Furthermore, the President of India addresses the nation by his speech from the ramparts. Many political personalities make appearances at the public ceremonies and discuss the nation’s laws, people, country’s heritage and history, about upcoming events and future endeavours.
REVIEWING THE HISTORY OF THE INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
The country has been dominated and ruled by the British for several years. The East India Company ruled for a period of 200 years.
The Battle of Plassey was won by the Company in the year 1757 strengthening their grip over India. In the year 1957, India fought its first rebellion against British domination. It ignited a flare of unity amongst the entire country.
The unfortunate defeat of India, and furthermore the transfer of the Indian rule to the British empire brought dramatic changes. After a prolonged fight and campaign to achieve independence, plus when Britain simultaneously lost two world wars, was the time when the country gained its freedom from the empire. The struggle of freedom, respect and dignity raised numerous souls with inspiration and faith because the major portion of the struggle were nonviolent campaigns.
THE 66th INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Indian independence day that is commemorated religiously all around the country annually on the 15th of August. The day marks the country referred to as a sovereign nation. The 66th independence day was commemorated by the then Prime Minister: Dr. Manmohan Singh. He addressed the country from the ramparts of the Red Fort located in New Delhi on August 15, 2012 on the 66th independence day. It has a strong force and significance in the datum of national days as it is a reminiscence for every citizen of India about the various sacrifices and fight for dignity. Independence day is celebrated with utmost joy and pride as it marks the new era of liberation from the clasp of Britain colonialism for a period of more than 200 years. The flagship event is held annually in Delhi observed as when the Prime Minister at the Red fort hoists the National flag. The day is commemorated across India with parades, cultural events and flag-hoisting ceremonies. The intensification of security forces is levelled up in the country before the final call of the Independence Day commemoration. It is observed specifically in major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and in other states such as Jammu and Kashmir.
CONCLUSION
Independence Day is an annual commemoration to celebrate the historic achievement of India to gain freedom from the British empire. The country became officially freed after years of struggle and sacrifices against British rule. The heroes who contributed to achieve this day- the Indian independence day are remembered and celebrated reliving their courage, faith and determination towards a free nation.The flagship event of the independence day is held annually in Delhi where the Prime Minister at the Red fort hoists the National flag. The day is commemorated across India with parades, cultural events and flag-hoisting ceremonies.
