Independence Day in India
On 15th August 1947, India won
its freedom from the British rule after nearly two centuries freedom to India
came after a long and hard efforts made by leaders like Mahatma Gandhi,
Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, Sardar
Vallabh Bhai Patel and many others. Freedom fighters like Bharat
Singh, Chandrasekhar Azad had to sacrifice their lives while fighting for
freedom It was due to their sacrifices that India got its independence.
The Indian On 15th August 1947, on
getting freedom, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru opened up flag at Red Fort. Since
then, this day is celebrated as Independence Day all through the country. The
main function is held at the Red Fort in Delhi where the Prime Minister hoists
the National Flag and addresses the nation. After the Flag hoisting ceremony,
National Anthem is sung. The military bands play national 21 gun-salutes are
also given.
It is a national holiday. All the schools, colleges
shops, establishments, offices, factories, etc. are closed. The celebration
of Independence Day is
also done in state capitals. The Governor or the Chief Minister unfurls that
national flag.
Children are the future citizens of our country.
Therefore, Independence Day is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in
schools also.
Various cultural programs and sports events are
held on this day. It is a happy occasion for them. This is to teach children
about the sacrifices made by our great leaders to gain this freedom. Therefore,
it is important for them to know about their country. On this day, national
anthem is sung with other patriotic songs. Sweets are distributed to children.
In the evening, the Government buildings are
lighted up. On this day, programs like Kavi samelans are held too.
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As the day is over, we usually forget the
importance of this day. Celebrations on this day, every year held to remind us
of the problems our country had to face to achieve freedom.
We are born in free country. It is difficult for us
to relate to the sacrifices people made to gain freedom. However, at least we
can make an effort to respect their sacrifices and pay homage to the leaders.
It should inspire us and give courage to safeguard the freedom we have got
through unity. We should follow the noble path and stand by their ideals. We
should respect the fact that we are living in a free country because of the
great leaders and we must remember them always and not just on Independence
Day.
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