Independence Day

 

Independence Day

Independence Day is celebrate the First War of Independence of 1857, the Government of India Act 1858 led the British Crown to assume direct control of India. In the decades following related annually on 15 August as a national holiday. the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947, Millions of Muslim, Sikh and Hindu refugees trekked the newly drawn borders in the months surrounding independence.[19] In Punjab, where the borders divided the Sikh regions in halves, massive bloodshed followed; in Bengal and Bihar, where Mahatma Gandhi's presence assuaged communal tempers, the violence was mitigated. In all, between 250,000 and 1,000,000 people on both sides of the new borders died in the violence. on this day India got freedom after a long struggle with the English with the English under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Besides great leaders common people also took part in freedom struggle. Thus 15^th of August is a historic day for the Indians.

          

It has special meaning for all the people of the country. It reminds us of the sacrifice and suffering that freedom fighters had to face for winning freedom. Towards the end of the 19^th century the desire for freedom found its expression in the Indian National Congress. When Mahatma Gandhi appeared on the scene, this expression became active. He filled a scene of patriotism into the hearts of the Indians people. A host of great men like Madan Mohan Malviya, Rajendra Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru Maulana Azad, Vallabh Bhai Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose and Jai Prakash  Narayan Joined Gandhiji. The result was that 20^th century saw the great struggle for freedom. The non violent non-cooperation movement started by Gandhi  shook the foundation of the British rule in India. The bruisers tried every means to suppress the movement but vain. All the leaders including Gandhiji were sent to jail may times. At last Gandhi ji  started the ‘Quit India Movement’ in 1942. The whole country was in the revolution beginning of freedom in India.

                             

It celebrates the date in 1947 when the Indian Independence Act came into effect, which established India and Pakistan as separate countries, no longer under British imperialist rule. (In Pakistan, Independence Day is celebrated on August 14th.

                                     

The 15^th august is celebrated with great joy and pride every years as the independence day. The national flag is hoisted on all the government and private buildings of the country. Due respect is shown to the flag by way of military and mass salute. At the red fort, special arrangements are made for its celebration. Here the prime minister os India unfurls the flag.

                               

15^th august, 1947 is memorable day for the Indians. Everyone celebrates Independence day differently.  To commemorate this historic event, we celebrate our independence on 15th August every year.