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Jawaharlal Nehru had just been appointed the president of the Congress party and was to take over from his father, Motilal Nehru. The father – Motilal Nehru – favoured a new dominion status constitution for India. However, the then 40-year-old Jawaharlal rejected his father’s proposal and argued for a complete separation from British rule. He was supported by other Congress leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Subhas Chandra Bose, Aurobindo and Bipin Chandra Pal. In the resolution, the INC shifted to its demand for complete independence which was a deviation from the erstwhile dominion status. The resolution was passed and the Congress fixed the last Sunday of January 1930 for 'Purna Swaraj'. The date happened to be January 26. Based on this, the INC made a public declaration was made on January 26, 1930 – a day which the Congress Party urged the Indians to celebrate as 'Independence Day'. When the Indians finally forced the British to give up their hold after years of struggle, the British Parliament gave the mandate to Lord Mountbatten. He was appointed the last British governor-general of India on February 12, 1947, and the mandate given to him was to transfer the power to India by June 30, 1948. However, this did not go down well with the Indian freedom fighters and INC leaders, who objected to the delay in granting India independence. Lord Mountbatten reportedly chose August 15 as the date of the Indian independence as it marked the second anniversary of Japan's surrende...

India on Sunday celebrated its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021, with the usual pride to mark its freedom from British rule. The Indian Independence movement began during World War I and was led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. On August 15, 1947, India got its freedom, ending an almost 200-year British rule. Winners will be honoured at the state-level independence Day function on August 15. (HT File Photo) Know the history of India's Independence The Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British House of Commons on July 4, 1947, and passed within a fortnight. It provided for the end of British rule in India on August 15, 1947. After that, India became a free country with the bifurcation of India and Pakistan. Also read | Some of the great Significance of India's Independence Day India's Independence Day is significant as it stands as a reminder of the sacrifices that many freedom fighters made to get independence from British rule. It is a national holiday and it is usually observed throughout the nation with the hoisting of the tricolour, parades and cultural events. India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 1947. It is a tradition that has since been followed by the incumbent Prime Minister, Rare facts about India's Independence Day 1. The song ‘Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata’ composed in 1911 by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was renamed as ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and adopt...

Independence Day 2023: As the day approaches to celebrate the 75 years of India's Independence on August 15, 2023, the Government of India has announced various initiatives to mark this historic day. The nation is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and a series of events are being organized to mark the occasion across the country. Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav will be celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari. India launched year-long celebrations with a slew of programmes and projects to showcase 'development, governance, technology, reform, progress, and policy over the years. Test your knowledge by solving the quiz based on Independence Day. 1. What is the theme for 75 years of Independence Day celebrations? (a) Self-reliant India (b) Promote India's culture (c) Nation First, Always First (d) None of the above Ans. (c) Explanation: Nation First, Always First’ is the theme of India’s 75 years of Independence Day celebrations. READ| 2. Which of the following is/are true regarding the ratio of the national flag? (a) The ratio of the length to the height of the flag shall be 3:2 (b) The ratio of the length to the width of the flag shall be 3:2 (c) The ratio of the length to the height of the flag shall be 2:3 (d) Both (a) and (b) Ans. (d) Explanation: The national flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the flag shall be 3:2. 3. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists our tricolour flag at: (a) the Puran...

FIA New England is celebrating 75 years of Independent India under the banner of 'The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. The two-day celebrations will feature an airplane carrying a 220 feet US-India flag over Boston, flag hoisting at Boston Harbor, the India-USA Freedom Gallery across India Street, a light-up ceremony at the State House of Rhode Island, a parade led by a big band of veterans and floats representing the diversity of the country, a media release said. "India should once again become a Vishwa Guru and the hub of innovation and knowledge. For that to happen, it is important to increase awareness about numerous aspects of Indian heritage and culture in our younger generations and inspire the young budding minds to absorb the values embedded in them," Abhishek Singh said.

New Delhi: Indians are gearing up for the 75th Independence Day celebrations that will take place on August 15. India liberated itself from British rule on this day in 1947, scripting the freedom with the blood of tens of thousands who sacrificed their lives. The British rule started in India with East India Company's victory in the Battle of Plassey in 1757. It took over 200 years for India to send the English back and attain Independence, which came on August 15, 1947. ALSO READ: History Of India’s Freedom Struggle While the Sepoy Mutiny, the revolt of 1857 strred by Mangal Pandey, a soldier in the British army, is considered the 'First War of Independence', the fight gained momentum during World War I, spearheaded by Mohandas Karamdas Gandhi, who then launched his first campaign of civil disobedience or 'Asahayog' movement against the British in February 1919 — after the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 and the Kheda Satyagraha in 1918. Then came the Quit India Movement of 1942, by when India was determined to throw the British out. On July 4, 1947, the Indian Independence Bill was presented in the British House of Commons and it was passed within a fortnight. The Bill paved the way for India’s Independence from British rule, following which India became a free country with the bifurcation of India and Pakistan. First Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 1947. Observed as a national holida...

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Happy Independence Day 2022: Top 50 Wishes, Messages, Quotes and Images to share with your family and friends Happy Independence Day: As we celebrate our 75th Independence Day this year, we are sharing top 50 wishes, quotes and messages which you can send to your friends and family to mark this historic occasion. Wishing you a Happy Independence Day 2021! For hundreds of years India was ruled by the United Kingdom and our country was a part of the Independence Day of India, 15 August 2022: History, Significance, Facts and Celebration It is the 75th Indian Independence Day this year which means India has achieved 75 years of freedom. We as Indians pay respect to all the leaders who fought bravely for our nation's freedom in the past. On this day, the Prime Minister of India will hoist our tricolour flag at the Red Fort, Old School might ask you to do some essays on Independence Day. Here are some ideas for essays and a small guide on how to write them: India before the British Before the British ruled India, we were not a unified country but many kingdoms. Write about the way India used to be and what we are now, comparing the two. Learn about how the kingdoms were different from each other and how their rule was different from how we are today. Changes the British rule brought in India Though the British let many of the kingdoms continue, they had to rule under the British and having a common ruler brought the country together. Write about the differences the British rule ...