15th August that is Independence Day is here, the celebration where every Indian takes part irrespective of any factor. Every year on August 15th, India Independence Day commemorates the end of 190 years of British rule in India. On this day in 1947, India was declared a free country.
India will celebrate 77 years of independence in 2023.
India Independence Day History and Significance:
The East India Company destroyed the last Nawab of Bengal in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, ushering in British authority in India. The Indian Rebellion, also known as the First War of Independence, occurred in 1857 and was a large but ultimately unsuccessful insurrection against British rule. The Indian National Congress, India’s first political party, was founded in 1885. After World War I ended in 1918, Indian militants campaigned for self-rule, or “Swaraj.”
At a meeting in Lahore in 1929, the Indian National Congress declared ‘Purna Swaraj,’ or Indian Independence. Finally, Lord Mountbatten, the final viceroy of pre-independence India, consented to the plan following a series of sessions and discussions between the British government and the Indian National Congress.
Lord Mountbatten partitioned British India into two new sovereign republics, India and Pakistan, on August 15, 1947. This was India’s first Independence Day in 1947.
Independence Day Celebrations across India:
On this day, the Indian national flag is hoisted in a number of public sites; the Prime Minister unfurls the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi to mark this momentous event. Along with the flag-hoisting ceremony, there is a procession and traditional dance performances. Various celebrations take place throughout the country. Academic institutions, such as schools and colleges, hold special ceremonies to educate pupils about the historical significance of this day. For this occasion, children fly tri-colored kites.
The national flag, tri-colored buntings, and decorative lights cover the streets, buildings, and public areas. As a symbol of joy and concord, sweets, particularly laddoos, are traditionally distributed. People exchange sweets with friends, neighbors, and coworkers in order to spread the celebratory atmosphere of India’s Independence Day. The flag-raising event at Delhi’s Red Fort is broadcast live on national television and streamed online, along with a selection of patriotic Indian films to watch on Independence Day.
Kite flying is a well-known Independence Day ritual. People of all ages congregate on rooftops and open spaces to fly multicolored kites that represent the nation’s freedom and aspirations. People post photographs and videos of their Independence Day festivities on social media channels.
Independence Day: Flag Hoisting at Red Fort
Every year the hosting of flag in Red Fort is done in the following ways:
- The Prime Minister of India hoists the flag at the Red Fort.
- Followed by a speech honoring the people of India, their accomplishments, challenges and the government’s vision for the country.
- The raising of the national flag is a symbol of India’s rise to independence and the end of British rule. The Red Fort event is also a gesture of thanks and respect for the independence fighters who gave their lives for a free India.
The Red Fort’s Independence Day event also includes exciting cultural performances by performers from across the country. Through music, dance, and other traditional art forms, these performances highlight India’s unique cultural history.
Conclusion: Independence Day 2023 Theme:
The theme for India’s 76th Independence Day is ‘Nation First, Always First,’ and it will be hosted as part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav.’ The government has agreed to implement several programs under this initiative to celebrate the country’s many cultures.
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Written by: Anshika Patra
