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Celebrating 75 Years of Independence INDIAN INDEPENDENCE

India celebrates its on 15th August every year. Independence day reminds us of all the sacrifices that were made by our freedom fighters to make free from British rule. On 15th August 1947, India was declared independent from British and became the largest democracy in the world. Various parts of India was ruled by East Indian company from History 1757 to 1858 followed by the direct administration of (British India) from 1858 to 1947. The lives of the of were miserable. Indians were treated as slaves and had no rights to say anything to them. Indian rulers were Independence mere puppets in the hands of British officers. Indian soldiers were treated inhumanely in British camps, and farmers were dying of starvation as they could not grow crops and had to pay heavy land taxes. Our freedom fighters struggled for India’s Independence. Famous leaders like , Subhash Chandra Bose, , , , Rani Lakshmi Bai, fought fearlessly against the Britishers. Many of them also sacrificed their lives to make India free from British rule. Their contribution and effort are remembered in India’s Independence history. Independence India achieved independence after years of struggle. India got complete freedom from the British and secured full after Struggle autonomy on 15th August 1947. That’s why the day holds great significance in the heart of every Indian citizen living in and Sacrifice India or abroad. India completed 73 years of freedom on 15h August 2020. This day also reminds us of the struggles of freedom fighters and lives sacrificed by them in achieving independence. The pain that our heroes have gone through reminds us that the freedom we enjoy today has been earned by shedding the blood of lakhs of people. It also awakens a feeling of patriotism inside every citizen of India. It makes the present generation closely understand the struggles of the people at that time and acquaints them with the freedom fighters of India. Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a Indian national holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, Freedom the day when the provisions of the 1947 Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian and Freedom Constituent Assembly, came into effect. At midnight the power was transformed and after that speech of Fighters. acknowledgment of transfer of power was given. The Indian independence movement was a great movement by various people from nooks and corner of the country. They had sacrificed their blood and soul for the independence of their country. There are numerous freedom fighters in India who have fought against the British rule. We sallute every freedom fighter with respect at this event. Some of our nation's freedom fighters are mentioned in coming slides. By saluting each and every freedom fighter of our nation with respect, slide by slide. Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of India's non-violent independence movement against British rule and in South Africa who advocated for the civil rights of Indians. Born in Porbandar, India, Gandhi studied law and organized boycotts against British institutions in peaceful forms of civil disobedience. Born: 2 October 1869, Porbandar Assassinated: 30 January 1948, New Vallabhbhai Patel Sardar Patel, was an Indian statesman. He served as the first Deputy . He was an Indian barrister, and a senior leader of the who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. Born: 31 October 1875 Died: 15 December 1950 (aged 75) Bahadur Shah Lal Bahadur Shah was an Indian statesman who served as the third Prime Minister of India. He promoted the White Revolution. He led the country during the Indo- War of 1965. His slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" became very popular during the war. The war formally ended with the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966, he died the following day. He was born on 2 October 1904, sharing his birthday with Mahatma Gandhi. He also started a newspaper called ‘’. Subhas Chandra Bose was the ideal person to lead a rebel army into India to get rid of British. His moto was "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom." He was the President of Indian National Congress (INC) from 1938 to 1939. He attempted to get rid of British rule in India during World War II. Born: 23 January 1897, Cuttack Assasinated: 18 August 1945 Lakshmibai Lakshmibai, also known as Manikarnika Tambe, the Rani of , was an Indian queen of the of Jhansi in North India currently present in in , India. She was one of the leading figures of the and became a symbol of resistance to the for Indian nationalists. Born: 19 November 1828, Died: 18 June 1858, Still, the list of our great democratic nation's freedom fighters does not end. Remembering all known and unknown freedom warriors... Our Nation, India.

Independence day generates a feeling of patriotism among people. It unites the people and makes them feel that we are one nation with so many different languages, religions and cultural values. Unity in diversity is the main essence and strength of India. We feel proud to be part of the largest democratic country in the world, where the power is in the hands of the common man. JAYATU BHARATAM! The End

Presentation by: Nakshatra N Darwin