Independence Day (India) - The national flag of India hoisted on the Red Fort in Delhi
Independence Day (India)
"Fifteenth of August" see 15 August.
स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ | वन्दे मातरम् | जय हिन्द | जय भारत| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
The national flag of India hoisted on the Red Fort in Delhi; hoisted flag is a common sight on
public and private buildings on this national holiday. | |
| Observed by |  India |
| Type | National holiday |
| Date | 15 August |
| Celebrations | Flag hoisting, parades, singing patriotic songs and the national anthem, speech by the prime minister and president |
Independence Day, observed annually on 15 August, is a national holiday in India commemorating
the nation's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. India attained freedom following an
independence movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the
Indian National Congress (INC)[1]. Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which the
British Indian Empire was divided along religious lines into the Dominions of India and Pakistan;
the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties.
the nation's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. India attained freedom following an
independence movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the
Indian National Congress (INC)[1]. Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which the
British Indian Empire was divided along religious lines into the Dominions of India and Pakistan;
the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties.
The flagship event in Independence Day celebrations takes place in Delhi, where the prime minister
hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers from its ramparts a speech. The holiday is
observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. Indians
celebrate the day by displaying the national flag on their attire, accessories, homes and vehicles;
by listening to patriotic songs, watching patriotic movies; and bonding with family and friends.
Books and films feature the independence and partition in their narrative. Separatist and militant
organisations have often carried out terrorist attacks on and around 15 August, and others have
declared strikes and used black flags to boycott the celebration.
hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers from its ramparts a speech. The holiday is
observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. Indians
celebrate the day by displaying the national flag on their attire, accessories, homes and vehicles;
by listening to patriotic songs, watching patriotic movies; and bonding with family and friends.
Books and films feature the independence and partition in their narrative. Separatist and militant
organisations have often carried out terrorist attacks on and around 15 August, and others have
declared strikes and used black flags to boycott the celebration.
History
European traders had established outposts on the Indian subcontinent by the 17th century.
Through overwhelming military strength, the British East India company subdued local kingdoms
and established themselves as the dominant force by the 18th century. Following the
Rebellion of 1857, Government of India Act 1858 led the British Crown to assume direct control of India.
In the decades following, civic society gradually emerged across India, most notably the Indian
National Congress, formed in 1885. The period after World War I was marked by British
reforms such as the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms, but it also witnessed the enactment of the
repressive Rowlatt Act and calls for self-rule by Indian activists. The discontent of this period
crystallized into nationwide non-violent movements of non-cooperation and civil disobedience,
led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Through overwhelming military strength, the British East India company subdued local kingdoms
and established themselves as the dominant force by the 18th century. Following the
Rebellion of 1857, Government of India Act 1858 led the British Crown to assume direct control of India.
In the decades following, civic society gradually emerged across India, most notably the Indian
National Congress, formed in 1885. The period after World War I was marked by British
reforms such as the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms, but it also witnessed the enactment of the
repressive Rowlatt Act and calls for self-rule by Indian activists. The discontent of this period
crystallized into nationwide non-violent movements of non-cooperation and civil disobedience,
led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
During the 1930s, reform was gradually legislated by the British; Congress won victories in the
resulting elections.[3]:195–197 The next decade was beset with political turmoil: Indian participation
in World War II, the Congress's final push for non-cooperation, and an upsurge of Muslim nationalism
led by the All-India Muslim League. The escalating political tension was capped by Independence in 1947.
The jubilation was tempered by the bloody partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan.
resulting elections.[3]:195–197 The next decade was beset with political turmoil: Indian participation
in World War II, the Congress's final push for non-cooperation, and an upsurge of Muslim nationalism
led by the All-India Muslim League. The escalating political tension was capped by Independence in 1947.
The jubilation was tempered by the bloody partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan.
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