

The situation after World War I was marked with suppressive and exploitative laws by the British. By 1858, the British Crown had assumed control over India. Several cities in the United States have declared August 15 as India Day.Īfter the British victory in the Battle of Plassey of 1757, the rule of East India Company started in India. Indians living in various parts of the world also celebrate Independence Day with parades and pageants. People symbolise their patriotism towards the country with the use of national flags of different sizes.

Kite flying is celebrated as an event associated with Independence Day. It was on this historic date on which sovereign India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the tricolour flag of the nation on the glorious Red Fort.ĪLSO READ: Happy Independence Day 2019: Best wishes, Facebook, Messenger, Whatsapp status, images, messages, quotes and greetings

At midnight on August 15 1947, the British rulers handed the country back to its Indian leaders, ending a remarkable struggle that lasted years. Flag hoisting ceremonies take place and cultural programmes are held in governmental and non-governmental institutions all over the country on this day.įor India, August 15 is a day of her re-birth, a new beginning. On August 15, 1947, the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi. In the last 72 years of Independence, India has made progress in every field, be it education or its military and space programmes. Independence Day reminds us of all the sacrifices our freedom fighters made for the country’s future. The exterior of Parliament has been installed with permanent colourful lights ahead of the 73rd Independence Day celebrations and was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi today. What would a man not pay for living?” New Delhi: A view of illuminated Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug 13, 2019. Speaking about freedom, Mahatma Gandhi has said, “Freedom is never dear at any price. Looking back on the last 72 years of Independence, India has made progress in every field, be it education or its military and space programmes. Independence Day (August 15) is a reminder of all the sacrifices our freedom fighters made for our country’s future.
