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India is decked up in all its glory to celebrate its 76th Independence Day with great pomp and show. Every Indian heart is throbbing with a feeling of patriotism and oneness; and commemorating the freedom fighters who made it possible for the nation and its citizen to breathe air, free from the mighty British rule.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cLong years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge\u2026 At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom\u201d – these invigorating words by our very first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru fills our heart with an enormous sense of pride. Now the past is history and what is left behind is the grandeur of India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n Just a mention of this big day seeks to saturate our minds and souls with great self-esteem and patriotic exhilaration. We recognize and appreciate the valiant freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle to make India an independent country.<\/span><\/p>\n The Indian freedom struggle was a mass movement that integrated diversified sections of the society. It was also subjected to continuous ideological transformation. As the Indians had resolved to release themselves from the clutches of the British Raj, the <\/span>firangis<\/span><\/i> were left with no option but to depart from India. But was that as simple as it seemed? Of course not. The British parliament had entrusted Lord Mountbatten with an order to hand over the power to the Indians by 30th June 1948. Observing the level of impatience among the Indians, Mountbatten realized, that if he waited till the assigned date of transfer, there would be no power left to be transferred. All of this made him shift the date of power transfer back to August 1947.<\/span><\/p>\n So the Britishers found it demeaning to accept their defeat and give up the power, they ended up camouflaging this truth in a different fashion by saying that they were stopping the bloodbath or riot in the name of freedom struggle. Mountbatten justified this fact by saying, \u201cwherever colonial rule has ended, there has been bloodshed. That is the price you pay.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Indian Independence Act was passed on 18th July 1947, in the British House of Commons. On 15th August 1947, India became an independent country, making this day momentous in Indian history.<\/span><\/p>\n Every year Independence Day is celebrated with great vigor and joy at the Red Fort in New Delhi. <\/span>On the eve of India’s <\/span>Independence Day, the President of India <\/span>delivers <\/span>a <\/span>heartfelt message <\/span>to the <\/span>country, <\/span>which is <\/span>broadcast <\/span>on television. <\/span>Traditionally, the Indian Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi on the 15th of August, which is accompanied by the formal 21-gun salute and the Prime Minister’s Address. The national <\/span>song <\/span>is sung, <\/span>filling <\/span>this <\/span>enormous building\u2014once thought <\/span>of as a <\/span>bulwark <\/span>of <\/span>power\u2014with <\/span>music <\/span>that <\/span>makes every Indian <\/span>feel proud.<\/span><\/p>\n The Prime Minister then delivers his address, in which he reviews the previous year’s accomplishments and gives guidance on how to reach the next milestone. Martyrs are honored for their contributions to the liberation struggle. A march past conducted by the Armed Services is held, followed by a parade represented by paramilitary forces. Pageantry is exhibited in a heartbreaking exhibition that is emblematic of India’s struggle for freedom, telling us of how hard our freedom fighters endured to obtain independence. Later, cultural programs emphasizing India’s cultural richness and historical lineage will be held.<\/span><\/p>\n Similar <\/span>events <\/span>are held <\/span>in all state capitals <\/span>around <\/span>the country. <\/span>The <\/span>different <\/span>state Chief Ministers <\/span>raise <\/span>the national flag and <\/span>deliver speeches. Following <\/span>this, <\/span>there will be <\/span>a parade and cultural <\/span>festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n Indian Independence Day is <\/span>commemorated <\/span>with <\/span>fervor <\/span>and patriotism <\/span>throughout <\/span>the country. <\/span>The day <\/span>begins <\/span>with the unfurling of the national flag, <\/span>which <\/span>is <\/span>accompanied <\/span>by a speech and participation in <\/span>artistic events <\/span>at various schools and <\/span>universities, <\/span>residential colonies, and cultural <\/span>institutes. <\/span>Patriotic songs <\/span>such as <\/span>“Vande Mataram” and “Jana Gana Mana” are sung to <\/span>begin every <\/span>musical <\/span>performance <\/span>or program.<\/span><\/p>\n Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav <\/span>formally began <\/span>on March 12, 2021, around 75 weeks before the <\/span>15th <\/span>of August, 2022, with PM Modi <\/span>unveiling <\/span>the curtain-raiser <\/span>festivities <\/span>from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. <\/span>The <\/span>festivities <\/span>will <\/span>go until <\/span>August 15, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav <\/span>has <\/span>five themes:<\/span><\/p>\n Freedom Struggle:<\/strong><\/p>\n Concepts@75:<\/strong><\/p>\n Resolve@75:<\/strong><\/p>\n Actions@75:<\/strong><\/p>\n The <\/span>topic emphasizes <\/span>all efforts being <\/span>made <\/span>to <\/span>assist <\/span>India in <\/span>assuming <\/span>its <\/span>due place <\/span>in the new <\/span>international <\/span>order <\/span>developing <\/span>in a post-covid <\/span>era.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to this, During the Mann Ki Baat radio address last month, the Prime Minister invited people to hang the national flag at their homes as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga program. He also requested people to use the Indian national flag as their profile photo on social media between August 2 and 15.<\/span><\/p>\n On Aug 2nd, Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed his profile image on Twitter and Facebook to an image of the national flag recently as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ effort to commemorate India’s 75th year of independence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Explore More\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n 15th August, Independence Day<\/a><\/p>\n 69th Independence Day of India<\/a><\/p>\n 70th Independence Day of India<\/a><\/p>\nHistory of Independence Day<\/b><\/h2>\n
Celebrations at the Red Fort<\/b><\/h2>\n
What’s so special about the 76th Independence Day?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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