Independence Day of India

After more than 200 years, India won its freedom from the British rule. After very long struggle, India got independence on 15th August 1947. This day is the most important day for the entire nation as it is celebrated as an Independence Day. India got its independence after long struggle of freedom lovers like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Dadabhai Navroji, Firozshahw Mehta, Sardar Patel, subhash Chandra Bose, Chandrasekhar Azad and many more.

After attaining freedom, Pandit Nehru opened up the Indian flag at Red Fort in Delhi. Every year, a grand function is organized at the Red Fort. Just like Republic Day, Independence Day is celebrated throughout the country with great pride and desire. As Independence Day is a national festival, a public holiday is observed on this day. Each state capital celebrates Independence Day. Here the Chief Minister or the Governor unfurls the National Flag.

A wonderful celebration is organized, which is broadcasted on the television. The Prime Minister hoists the tricolor National Flag at Red Fort in Delhi and National Anthem is sung. During the flag hoisting ceremony, 21 gun-salutes are given to the National Flag and the Prime Minister by the military bands. Then he addresses an inspiring annual speech to the entire nation. Different cultural events take place at the Red Fort following the March Past of the Indian Army. Flowers are showered on the flag from helicopter. In the evening, the Government buildings are lighted up.

Various arrangements for this day are done well in advance. Schools and other educational institutions all over the country celebrate this day with great joy, pride and enthusiasm. The flags are also hoisted in every school where teachers and students come together and celebrate the festival. Later they sing the National Anthem. Cultural programs are conducted on this day. Children come to know about the sacrifices of several freedom fighters for getting independence. At many places, sweets are distributed among the children.

After the day ends, generally we forget the sacrifices of our selfless patriots. Thus, by celebrating Independence Day every year, it helps us to remember them. We get an opportunity to show our respect towards them and pay our homage. We must not forget that just because of their efforts, today we live in free environment and breathe the air of freedom. We must always remember them and not just on the Independence Day. This is the day when we must take more pride of being an Indian.