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Happy 75th Independence Day India

Introduction

Every year on August 15, India commemorates its independence. The country was ruled by Britain for almost 200 years, eventually becoming independent and becoming an independent nation. August 15 has become a day of independence. It is also commemorated as a memorial to the freedom warriors who gave their lives to make the world a better place for us to live. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and courage by all the citizens of India because Independence
Day means a lot to them and is very important.
Here’s how it is celebrated in schools, colleges and across the country and why it is important for
students and citizens of the country.

Celebration of Independence Day in School/ Colleges

As 15 August is a national holiday, Freedom Day celebrations are held yesterday in many schools and colleges across the country. Freedom Day celebrations in schools and colleges across the country include flag raising, speeches, debates and competitions, dances, repetition of poetry and various other cultural activities. Students are very excited about these activities and participate wholeheartedly in them. Students of the main league are also seen dressed as freedom fighters. These activities draw students closer to their roots and fill them with a sense of patriotism that is lacking in this generation.

Independence Day Celebration in Offices

This day is also celebrated in the offices the day before independence day.
In offices, employees are often asked to wear saffron, white or green clothing to match the theme of Freedom Day. People are seen wearing national costumes in the said colors and the whole
atmosphere is lit. Flag-raising is done at most offices around the country, with special lunch arrangements being made to strengthen the bond between staff. Sometimes, people also come to give talks and some offices organize cultural events to add to the feeling. Also, read the conclusion of the Independence Day article.

Independence Day Residence Celebration

Residential welfare organizations in various residential areas are taking the initiative to celebrate Independence Day these days. People gathered in a nearby park in the early hours of the morning on Independence Day to celebrate the day with its true meaning.
They dress according to the theme of Freedom Day and participate in various activities organized during the program, Raising the flag is done at the beginning of the ceremony.
After the flag was hoisted, the people stood in awe and paid homage to the national anthem.
Patriotic songs are fully played during the celebrations and people seem to be immersed in the spirit of nationalism. During these events, dance competitions and poetry competitions are organized.
Luxury dress competitions are also held, where children are considered to be freedom fighters such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Sarojini Naidu, Bhagat Singh, etc. These competitions are often followed by lunch. People stay together and enjoy a meal during these events, this is a great time to collaborate with the neighbors.

In many parts of our country, kite flying is practiced as a custom on Independence Day. Colorful kites flying freely in the sky are considered a sign of independence. People go to their terrace or go to the nearby ground to enjoy the work of a flying kite. They invited their friends and relatives to join in the celebration. Flying kite competitions are also held at various venues and people participate with great enthusiasm.

History of Independence Day

The story of India’s liberation is very long, with various freedom fighters fighting for their courage and tolerance. Meanwhile, European traders were increasingly seeking to settle in India and establish themselves on the Indian subcontinent. At the same time, in the Battle of Plessy in 1757 and the Battle of Buxar in 1764, India faced foreign forces, but India could not prove its strength and was defeated in these wars. Thereafter, the East India Company began to spread its influence in India and by the end of the 18th century, the British had established their monarchy in many parts of India.
At the same time, the company harassed Indian society by enacting a number of stricter laws in
India, as well as many oppressive policies that applied to the people. Because the Indians opposed the foreign emperor and created hatred for them. At the same time, it was because of these British oppressive policies that the 1857 uprising began from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh on May 10, 1857.

At the same time, the war of 1857 is considered India’s first liberation war. Also, read the conclusion of the Independence Day article. Major rebels such as Mangal Pandey, Tatya Tope, Rani Laxmi Bai, Nana Saheb, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Rani Avanti Bai and Babu Kunwar have played their key role in this war. At the same time, our country could not stand on its own two feet in this war, but this transformation had a profound effect on all Indians and aroused a desire for freedom within the Indians.

In line with this, after the war of 1857, the British rulers recognized the power of the Indians and
after this, the cruel and oppressive policies of the British East India Company began to weaken.
After the Revolt of 1857, the Indian state was taken over by the British East India Company in 1858 and handed over to the British Crown which is the British Monarchy.

At the end of the war of 1857, the liberation struggle spread to India and after that, the British felt that they could not rule India for long. At the same time, it rebelled after the civil war from 1885 to 1905, led by many major Indian revolutionaries, including India’s great freedom fighters Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Madan Mohan Malviya and Dadabhai Naoroji. All the reforms that led to this war were ideological and political, which fought for freedom peacefully.

By the 19th century, however, the atrocities perpetrated by the British on the Indian subcontinent had intensified. Because at the end of the 19th century Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal took many steps against the British and provoked the anger in the minds of the Indians against the British. Everyone united in seeking independence in India.
At the same time, as a result of the efforts of these freedom fighters, the British became afraid of
the Indians.

In the 19th century, several movements including the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil
Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement, Mahatma Gandhi’s Nonviolent Movement shook the foundations of the British and Indian empires. The road to freedom was easy, and he left no choice but to leave India and the British. Meanwhile, in 1885, the Indian National Congress Party was formed. In 1929, the Indian National Congress demanded complete independence.
After that, freedom fighters, politicians and the Indian people united and strengthened their British rebellion against independence. As a result, the British Parliament ordered Lord Mount batten to rule in India until 30 June 1948, weakening the British Empire in India, but only then did the British see the flames and their level of intolerance within India. Lord Mountbatten decided to leave India in August 1947 before waiting for the deadline. The British, who had persecuted the Indians for so many years, sacrificed their lives in the face of the courage, courage and unity of the Indians. So on August 15, 1947, India became an independent nation.

Conclusion

August 15 is a day to celebrate freedom, and to remember the great souls who stood up for their
rights and fought no matter what their lives were.
This day is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country.

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