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Independence Day of India, 15 August 2023: History, Significance, Facts, Celebration and all you need to know
This 15th of August, India will celebrate 75 years of Independence. We as Indians pay respect to all the leaders who fought bravely for our nation's freedom in the past. On Independence Day 2023, the Prime Minister of India will hoist our tricolour flag at the Red Fort, Old Delhi. He will also deliver a speech to the nation as well. However, all cultural programs and school celebrations won't occur this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This 15th of August, India will celebrate 75 years of Independence. We as Indians pay respect to all the leaders who fought bravely for our nation's freedom in the past. On Independence Day 2023, the Prime Minister of India will hoist our tricolour flag at the Red Fort, Old Delhi. He will also deliver a speech to the nation as well. However, all cultural programs and school celebrations won't occur this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Independence day i.e. the 15th of August is declared as a national holiday which means every government office, post offices, banks and stores will remain shut.
- What is the
history of Independence Day? - For many years India was under the British Raj. The East India Company ruled India for about 100 years. It was in 1757 when the East India Company won the battle of Plassey. It was after the win that the Company started exerting power over India. Our nation had its rebellion against the foreign rule for the first time in 1957. The entire country united against British power. It was an unfortunate event as India was defeated back then but after that time. Indian rule was then passed to the British who ruled our country till India got its independence. Our country faced a long campaign to gain independence. Britain then began to weaken after two world wars and India was finally free. India's freedom struggle has always been an inspiration to the world as it was the most non-violent campaign in the world.
- What is the significance of Independence Day?
This day reminds us of all the sacrifices that were made by our freedom fighters in order to set India free from British rule.15th August is a national holiday and the day is then celebrated with flag hoisting, parades and cultural events. - What are some interesting facts about India?
India is named after the river Indus.India’s space program is among the top five space programs in the worldIndia has had 14 Prime Ministers out of which one has been a female Prime Minister.India has had 13 full-time Presidents out of which only one has been a woman.TheIndian National Flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya who was one of the freedom fighters and also an agriculturalist from Andhra Pradesh.India’s national animal is the tiger.India is the largest democracy in the world.India's national anthem was adopted three years after independence.Mahatma Gandhi wasn't able to celebrate the first Independence Day in Delhi.India’s national flower is the Indian Lotus.India is the second most populated country, after China.The first national flag of India, with three stripes of colors including green, yellow and red, was hoisted at Parsee Bagan Square in Kolkata on August 7, 1906.The Radcliffe Line was the boundary demarcated between the India and Pakistan region by the British officer Cyril Radcliffe on August 3, 1947. The line of separation between the Punjab and Pakistan region and the Bengal region of British India was published officially on August 17, 1947. - How is Independence Day celebrated?
The national anthem is sung on this day, flag-hoisting ceremonies and drills are also conducted throughout the country in different institutions, homes and societies. Indians make an effort to dress in thetri-colour to celebrate their nation and culture. Kite flying is another tradition that is followed on Independence Day with people of all age groups as participants. It represents the freedom that we achieved on this day. The Prime Minister of our country hoists our flag at the Red Fort in Old Delhi. A parade with members of the army and police also takes place. A speech to the nation is delivered by the PM where he speaks on the country's accomplishments in all these years. He even speaks about the goals for the future. - When will India’s Independence Day be celebrated?
India gained independence on 15th August in 1947 at midnight. Our first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, gave a beautifully worded speech starting with the words, “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.”Unfortunately, as India got independence, it was divided into two countries, India and Pakistan. Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on 14th August rather than 15th August.
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