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"At the stroke of the midnight
hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to
life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes
but rarely in history, when we step out from the
old to the new...India discovers herself again."
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(on Indian Independence Day, 1947)
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It was the patriotic heart, love for freedom and
undying devotion for our beloved motherland that
even after ruling us for more than two hundred
years we attained freedom from the British
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| Significance
It was on 15th August 1947, when India won
freedom from the British Raj and thus was the
beginning of a new era where India arose as a
free nation. The Independence Day commemorates
the birth of the world's biggest democracy,
India and this day holds a very unique
significance in the Indian history.
 The Indian
Independence struggle had many chapters from the
Revolt of 1857 to the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre, from
the Non-cooperation movement to
the Salt Satyagraha. India went
through a long journey that had numerous
national and regional drives and the two main
weapons used were truth and non-violence.
Our Independence struggle involved wide
spectrum of political organisations of India,
their philosophies, and movements which were
united only for one noble cause; ending the
British Colonial Authority and thrive as an
independent nation. This day is also an
occasion to rejoice our freedom and to pay
homage to all those martyrs who sacrificed their
lives for this noble cause. The Independence Day
fills the heart of every Indian with
nationalism, solidarity and fidelity.
Celebrations
Galore
 The Independence
Day is celebrated with full fervour, ardent
devotion and immense patriotism throughout the
country. Schools and colleges celebrate this
sanctimonious day with cultural activities,
drills and flag hoisting. The Prime Minister
hoists the Tricolour at the Red Fort followed by
the National Anthem, at Delhi. He also addresses
the nation, highlighting the achievements of the
country during the past year and gives a call
for further development. With this he also pays
tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle, and
bows to their contributions in freedom struggle.
A very interesting activity that has been
associated with the Independence Day is the kite
flying activity, which is said to be a symbol of
freedom and independence.
Celebrate
Independence Day
 Feel the flavour of patriotism spread all around and be a
part of the Independence Day celebrations 2008
with this Portal. Display your
pride of being Indian and forget about the
cynicism. Download the specially designed
'My
India My Pride' badge from
National
Portal of India and wear it on this Independence
Day. Also share the pride and glory of India
with friends/ family/ loved ones by sending them
e-cards filled with patriotic sentiments though
the
e-greetings section.
You can also download the National
Flag, National
Anthem and National
Song of India to rejoice the
occasion.
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The Independence Day
mesmerises the extensive journey of India from a
colonised country to a Sovereign
Nation. |
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