August 15,1947, is a memorable day in the history of India as it gained its freedom after a long struggle.
The uniqueness of this Independence struggle was that it was non – violent.Without any violence India got freedom.
To force the British to quit India,Mahatma Gandhi organised non – cooperation 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 the first Prime Minister of India.
In his memorable speech at the Red Fort , Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the Indian tricolour filling the hearts of Indians with hope and pride for a new India.It is 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.
Every year on 15 August Independence Day is being celebrated throughout India with the hoisting of the Indian flag and singing of the National Anthem.
In New Delhi,people gather in large numbers on the grounds of the Red Fort,to listen to the Prime Minister’s speech.A guard of honour is presented to the Prime Minister.After the Prime Minister’s speech ,the National Anthem is sung.Similar functions are held in all parts of India.
Every year on this day sweets are distributed to students in all school in India.