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Happy Independence Day 2022: Top 50 Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Greetings and Images to share with your loved ones Independence Day holds special significance in all our hearts. From virtual celebrations to greeting one another, here are some patriotic wishes, messages and quotes to celebrate the day in its full fervour: Fearless Patriots led the freedom struggle which went on to be written within the deep trenches of history. On the occasion of this patriotic day, let’s know more about the history, significance, facts, and how this day is celebrated in India and across the world. Happy Independence Day 2022: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Photos, Cards, Greetings and GIFs The date, August 15 holds special significance in the heart of every Indian as we commemorate the day to value and cherish the great courage and valour our leaders, freedom fighters showcased to build our mighty nation Independence Day 2022: Interesting speech tips for kids and adults In addition, several events are held where kids and their parents dress up as freedom fighters and deliver speeches. If you or your kid is planning to do so, here are a few interesting tips. Significance of India's This day is a remembrance and dedication to all those people who gave their lives, mind, body, and soul to free India. Countless lives were lost and many were tortured but with immense determination and faith, Indian rose as a free country. On this day, India’s tricolour flag was hoisted above the Lahori Gate of...

At the stroke of midnight, on August 15, 1947, India achieved freedom from more than two centuries of colonial rule after a multi-faceted struggle for independence comprising both non-violent and violent means. Hindustan Times front page on August 15, 1947. From Mahatma Gandhi’s marches to Bhagat Singh's bomb in the Parliament, from the sessions of Indian National Congress to the trial of the three soldiers of Netaji’s Indian National Army, the long struggle for freedom culminated in 1947, albeit with the unfortunate partition of the country into India and Pakistan, which saw the largest cross-border migration ever in the world. Today, on the occasion of our 69th Independence Day, here’s a look at the major headlines of Hindustan Times before and after August 15, 1947. These headlines provide a glimpse into the “Millions rejoice” The riots The district of Noakhali, now in Bangladesh, witnessed massive communal riots in 1946, killing more than 5,000 people in the region. Just before India attained freedom, there was another communal flare-up in Noakhali, and Gandhiji visited the affected areas. Jinnah’s farewell and communal tensions The headlines capture the scenario as India stepped towards Partition. Gandhi threatened to spend his life in Pakistan in light of the violence against minorities and Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan, delivered his farewell message wishing Hindustan “prosperity and peace”. More from HT • Auto • HT Tech • HT Bangla • HT Schoo...

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By Prabhash K Dutta: Eighty-nine years after the British Crown occupied it, India attained freedom at midnight just as the clock ticked 12.00 on August 15, 1947. India's Legislative Council had taken over the power from the crown through and Act passed by British Parliament on July 4 the same year. The celebrations had begun earlier the previous day. Even at the Parliament building, the official function had started at 11 pm. Vande Mataram was sung as the National Anthem. There was yet no controversy about singing Vande Mataram. Later it was declared as the National Song. There were three main speakers at the Central Hall of Parliament. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the third notable speaker at the official event where he delivered his famous the 'Tryst With Destiny' speech. The other two were Chaudhary Khaliquzaman and Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. In his speech, Nehru, referring to 1929 Lahore Congress, said, "Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom." The current political lot is in race among itself for laying claim on the legacy of BR Ambedkar, the president of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly. He is hailed as the Father of the Constitution. Nehru's legacy has been claimed by the Congress almost exclusively. On the other hand, the BJP thinks that...