Initially, January 26 was picked as Independence Day which was later changed to August However, Lord Mountbatten chose to leave India a year before the due date. The obvious question arises is why he chose to do so?
In the words of C Rajagopalachar, the British were losing their grip over India and if they waited for another year then there would be no power left to transfer. This prompted Mountbatten to advance the date to August 15, Mountbatten's claim however was that the date was preponed to avoid any bloodshed or riots in the country.
However, he was proven wrong as India's Independence was followed by a partition which led to one of the worst exoduses in history with plenty of bloodshed and loss of life and property.
India suffered oppression by British colonisers for years as they took control over the country in , following their victory at the Battle of Plassey. The East India Company ruled India for years after which it was replaced by direct British rule in the wake of the Indian rebellion of The British rule led to widespread resentment and revolts in the country.
Indian history is, since then, marked by a number of retaliations and independence movements that eventually drove the British colonisers out of the country.
Lord Mountbatten had been given a mandate by the British Parliament to transfer the power by June 30, What's new in the beauty industry? Perfect manscaping tips for millennial men. When Shruti Haasan openly admitted to undergoing plastic surgery. How to care for your baby's skin the right way. See all results matching 'mub'. Count: We have sent you a verification email. To verify, just follow the link in the message. Updated: Aug 15, , IST. India gained independence from British rule on August 15, As India freed herself from the clutches of the British empire, the whole country roared in happiness, marking the reign of an independent and free land, away from the terror rule of the year British rule.
Read Also Independence Day Interesting speech tips for kids and adults. Read Also Independence Day Memes: 15 patriotic memes, wishes and messages that will evoke the spirit of patriotism. Comments 0. Be the first one to comment. It was on this day, 75 years ago, when the country gained freedom after a long struggle and started its journey as a free nation. Since then, this tradition has been followed with the prime minister unfurling tricolour and addressing the nation.
Every year on August 15, flag hoisting ceremonies take place and cultural programmes are held in governmental, non-governmental and educational institutions all over the country. People across the country celebrate the day with vivacity and enthusiasm wrapped in the emotions associated with it. Here is the full itinerary of the 75th Independence Day celebration at Red Fort:.
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