Independence Day - Celebration and Significance
Independence Day of India is celebrated throughout India on 15th August every year with great splendour, joy and respect for Mother India. This was the day when India was freed from the British Rule. It is a national festival and has equal importance for every Indian regardless of religion, class, creed or race.
Many Indian cultural programmes are organized on the Independence Day. Indians dedicate this day to all those brave leaders and fighters who gave freedom to this golden bird on this day.
Children have a different perspective. They like this day because they get sweets and holiday after flag hoisting in their schools.
The National Flag is hoisted by the Prime Minister of India on the ramparts of the Red Fort, Delhi after which his speech is followed.
Other politicians hoist the flag in their constituencies. Not only this, private organizations celebrate Independence Day where the senior official hoists the flag and everyone present their song singing of The National Anthem.
Families and friends meet and have dinner together or go out to have fun and enjoyment.
Almost all movie channels entertain their viewers with old and new patriotic movies and classics.
Why do we celebrate Independence Day?
India got freedom from the 300 years of British Rule at the stroke of midnight as India moved towards August 15, 1947. There have been millions of lives that sacrificed for this freedom and many of them are not even known or remembered. We pay homage to these legends on this auspicious day.
Achievements since Independence
We need to mention the advancement in science and technology on various fields. Today, India is independent in manufacturing and producing many technical and industrial goods.
We can take pride in the space technology and development in this field.
There has been development and improvement in the infrastructure when we compare India before and after more than 60 years of independence.
