One of the most important days for each Indian citizen is 15th August. A day that is celebrated with pride and nationalism by each Indian national, no stuff what the age. What is special about this day? It was on this date that India was declared a free and independent nation in 1947. What preceded Indian Independence Day – 15th August 1947? The Indian independence movement… This movement was a diffusion of nationwide campaigns against British rule over India. There were immeasurable freedom fighters - males, females; youth, middle age, senior citizens. They all worked and walked their way to liberation India from the British domination.
No matter how much violence the British soldiers inflict on the Indian warriors, they obstinately marched towards freeing their beloved motherland non-violently. They bore the brunt of whips and long tenures in jail. Finally, the British sovereign was left with no choice but to declare India a free nation. And, as the clock struck 12 am, and a new day began – 15th August 1947 – India stepped into her independent status. This celebration was precede by a speech made by the first Prime Minister of free India – Jawaharlal Nehru. Below is a famous extract from his speech titled ‘Tryst with Destiny’…
