INDEPENDENCE DAY OF INDIA:
Independence Day is commemorate on 15th of August every year. On 15 August 2020, India achieved 73 years of freedom and now we are celebrating 74th year of Independence. India celebrating the nation's Independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947, passed by the United Kingdom Parliament.
The India's National flag hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi.
The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian National Flag at Red Fort in Delhi on 15th August 1947 for the first Independence Day.
Every year, the incumbent Prime Minister raises the flag. Then PM gives an address to the nation and the whole event is broadcast by Doordarshan (India's national broadcaster) and it usually begins with the USTAD BISMILLAH KHAN'S shehnai music.
Independence Day is observed with flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural events throughout India. 15th August is a national holiday.
HISTORY:
European Traders (British) had established outposts in INDIA by the 17th century. The British East India company subdued local kingdoms through overwhelming military strength. They established themselves as the dominant force by the 18th century.
The First War Of Independence in 1857, led the British Queen to assume direct control of India according to the Government Of India Act 1858. The most notable Civic Society gradually emerged across India was Indian National Congress which is formed in the year 1885. The period after First World War was marked by British reforms such as the Montagu–chelmsford Reforms, but it witnessed the enactment of the despotic Rowlatt Act and it calls for self-rule by Indian activists. This emerged into nationwide non-violent movements of non-cooperation and civil disobedience, led by MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND GANDHI.
During the 1930s, the reform was gradually legislated by the British and Congress won victories in the resulting elections. The next decade was political challenge in which Indian Participation In Second World War. The Congress' final push for non-cooperation, and a sudden hike in Muslim Nationalism led by the All-india Muslim League. The heavy political tension was limited by Indian Independence in 1947. This overwhelming joy was tempered by partition of India and Pakistan.
Independence Day Before Independence:
The actual date of India's Independence was 18 July 1947 but Britain's last Governor General for India- Mountbatten changed the date to August 15 for coincide the second Anniversary of Japan's surrender to Allied forces.
The "Purna Swaraj" declaration or "Declaration of the Independence of India" was announced at Lahore session headed by Jawaharlal Nehru of the Indian National Congress on 1929.
So, 26 January 1930 was declared as Indian Independence Day at that time. The Congress people took an oath themselves to maintain Civil Disobedience until India attained complete independence. This independence Day Celebartion was continued by Congress on every 26 January between 1930 and 1946. Later the actual independence in 1947, the Constitution Of India came into effect on 26 January 1950; since then 26 January is celebrated as REPUBLIC DAY.
INDEPENDENT INDIA:
The Constituent Assembly Of India conducted a session at 11 pm on 14th August at New Delhi. The session was chaired by the India's first President RAJENDRA PRASAD. Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his speech about the Tryst With Destiny proclaiming India's independence.
India became an independent country and official ceremonies were took place in New Delhi. Jawaharlal Nehru was assumed as the India's First Prime Minister, and the viceroy Lord Mountbatten, continued as India's first Governor General. Gandhi himself took no part in the official events. Instead, he evident the day with a 24-hour fast and which he spoke to a crowd at Calcutta and also encouraging peace between Hindus and Muslims.
CELEBRATION:
On 15 August, the Prime Minister (Modi as of now 2020) hoists the Indian Flag on the historical site of Red Fort in Delhi. Twenty-one Gun Shots are fired in honour of the special occasion. The PRIME MINISTER pays tribute to the leaders of the Indian Independence Movement and the Indian national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana", is sung by the crew. Then March Past is provided by the divisions of INDIAN ARMED FORCES and Paramilitary Forces.
In state capitals Similar events take place, where the Chief Ministers of individual states hoists the national flag.
Until 1973, the Governor of every state hoisted the National Flag. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi took up the issue on February 1974, with then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced that the Chief Ministers should be allowed to hoist National flag on Independence Day. After that, On every Independence Day celebration Chief Ministers of respective states are allowed to hoist the National Flag.
On this special Day, Flag hoisting and cultural programmes take place in government, non-governmental, Schools and colleges throughout the country. Citizens use replica of Tri-Colour in their clothing, wristbands, cars, household accessories. In some countries like New York and other US cities, 15 August has become "India Day" among local people.
TRI-COLOUR:
Gandhi suggest Tri-Colour of the flag by adding white in between Red and Green with the Ashoka Chakra (spinning wheel) to define the India's National process.
ACHIEVEMENT:
"An Eye for an Eye ends the whole world blind." by Mahatma Gandhi. Through spiritual practice of "Ahimsa" (means non-violence), Gandhi protest to form a political action and achieved Independence of India.
JAI HIND!
