INDEPENDENCE DAY

Tricolor fluttering proudly, National Anthem sung with fervour and we know we're proud to be Indians. August 15,1947,Is a memorable Day in the history of india as it gained it's freedom after a long struggle. The Uniqueness of our Independence struggle was that it was non-voilent. To Force the British to Quit India, Gandhiji launched the Non Co-Operation Movement, the civil disobedience movement, the Quit India movement and undertook the Dandi March.

                The British eventually accepted defeat and this signalled the end of india's colonialism. Pandit JawaharLal Nehru became our first Prime minister.

                In his memorable speech at the Red Fort, Pandit JawaharLal Nehru Unfurled the Indian tricolor filling the hearts of Indians with hope and pride for a new India. It's not only a day to rejoice,but also a day to remember all the martyrs who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country.

                This National Event is celebrated though out the country with the Hoisting of the Indian Flag and singing of the National Anthem, and other Patriotic Songs. Indians abroad also gather together to pay Respect to the Indian Flag.

In New Delhi, people gather in large numbers on the grounds of the Red Fort,to listen to the Prime Minister's Speech, the National Anthem is sung. Similar functions are held in all parts of India.