August the 15th - Ground Report

August the 15th, 1947 is the birthday of free India. It marks for her the end of an old era, the beginning of a new age. It’s a day of freedom from the arduous English rule; 15th August is celebrated in India as Independence Day. To the memories of those who sacrificed there life, Indians celebrate this day to pay homage to the brave freedom soldiers who gave Indians a reason to smile. The celebration begins in the morning with unfurling of Indian flag at Red Fort, New Delhi.

The Indian flag was designed as a symbol of freedom. The late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru called it "a flag not only of freedom for us, but a symbol of freedom to all people."

Indian flag, representing India‘s long struggle for freedom is a national treasure. It signifies the status of India as an independent republic.

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