India is all set to honour its 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2023. The journey of independence from British rule has been a tale worth telling, marked with pride and courage. The quest for an independent India has also witnessed sacrifices from many freedom warriors.
Mahatma Gandhi was the man behind independence from the 200 Year British rule. India attained freedom on 15th August 1947.
Other significant courageous patriots who contributed to the mission were Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Subhas Chandra Bose, and many more.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Independence Day celebration would happen differently. Prime Minister Narendra Modi would address the nation from Red Fort accompanied by Olympics players of India from The Tokyo Olympics 2020.
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History and Significance
With varied tales of violent and non-violent movements to extirpate the Britishers, the Indian Independence Bill provoked the termination of British rule in India on 15th August 1947. The bill got presented and passed by the British House of Commons on 4th July 1947.
The independence of India also resulted in the formation of Pakistan by bifurcation.
The history of Indian Independence Day began with the hoisting of the Indian national flag on Lahori Gate, Red Fort, Delhi, by the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 15th August. The incumbent Prime Minister follows the same tradition with an address to the citizens.
Facts about India
- The national anthem of India, ‘Jana Gana Mana’, was initially known as ‘Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata’ by Rabindranath Tagore.
- Besides parades and cultural programs, the day also witnessed kites all over the sky.
- The national flag of India had Red, yellow, and green colours initially in 1906, while the current flag with saffron, white and green colours and the Ashok Chakra got affiliated in 1947.
- The national flag of India is hand-spun and handwoven cotton khadi wafting from Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS), the only authorized maker.
- The colours of the national flag, Saffron colour represents courage, sacrifice, and renunciation, white denotes truth and purity, and green stands for life, faith and chivalry. The wheel signifies unceasing action and progress.
- Goa is the newest state to join the Indian territory in 1961, which was a Portuguese colony back then.
- Bahrain, North Korea, South Korea, and Liechtenstein mark their Independence Day on 15th August with India.
Wishes Messages Greetings
Due to the present situation, the celebration may not happen like it did a couple of years ago. It is unlikely to make gatherings and public celebrations but, social media could help you make it better. You can always share these messages and quotes with your friends and honour the spirit of Independence day.
Let your spirits fly high with the Indian flag today. Happy Independence Day 2023
May the tricolour always fly high and higher and touch the sky. Here’s wishing you a very Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day. Let there be freedom in your mind and body, faith in your wards, and pride in your soul. Let’s salute our nation.
My love for my country is unlimited. My love for my people is eternal. All I desire for my nation is peace. Let me be the first one to wish you an exceptional Happy Independence Day!
Our forefathers bought our freedom with their strong commitment and sacrifice. Now we must strive carefully to build a better nation for generations to come. Happy Independence Day 2023
Happy Independence Day India. Let us all pledge to preserve the peace and unity of our glorious nation.
I am proud to be Indian and wish all Indians a Happy Independence Day.
Quotes on Indian Independence
Jawaharlal Nehru – “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.”
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose – “Give me your blood, and I will give you freedom!”
Ramprasad Bismil – “Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil me hai, dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qaatil me hai.”
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose – “Forget not that the grossest crime is to compromise with injustice and wrong. Remember the eternal law: you must give if you want to get.”
Mahatma Gandhi – “Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.”
Chandra Shekhar Azad – “If your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth if it is not of service to the motherland?”
Sarojini Naidu – “A country’s greatness lies in its undying ideal of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race.”
BR Ambedkar – “So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you.”
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