India is celebrating its 74th Independence Day on August 15, 2020. Each on August 15 we celebrate the day we became an independent nation, which means we were free to rule ourselves and were not ruled by anyone else. It was on this day in 1947 that India won freedom from British rule after a long struggle. Independence Day is a national holiday to commemorate and remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters who fought hard for our country's independence. At the same time, it is also a day to pledge our love for the country. This year, Independence Day is being celebrated amid the coronavirus pandemic, with social distancing guidelines in place.
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History
Independence Day is one of the most
important days of the year for our country. For hundreds of years, India was
ruled by the United Kingdom and our country was a part of the British Empire.
The British have taken over a lot of the world and India was one of its many
colonies. Before they came, India was made up of many kingdoms. After being
ruled by them for years, the mutual feelings toward foreign rule really brought
the country together. United, the people of the country struggled to free
itself from British rule for many years. We officially became independent on 15
August 1947. To commemorate this historic event, we celebrate our independence
on 15th August every year.
The Freedom Fighters
India before British ruled India, we
were not a unified country but many kingdoms were. Changes the British rule
brought in India through the British let many of the kingdoms continue, they had
to rule under the British and having a common ruler brought the country
together. Great Indian freedom fighters are responsible for the freedom of India,
it couldn't have gained independence without the leadership of many great people.
Like; Mahatma Gandhi, Goverdhan Lal, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Jawahar Lal Nehru,
etc. Also, the role of women in India's Independence takes place, though many
women have played an important role in the fight for independence, history
doesn't always highlight them. Like; Kamladevi Chattopadhyay, Madam Bhikaji Cama,
Annie Besant, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Kamala Nehru, etc. There were many names of
women that contributed in freedom of India but their names did not come under the
list of freedom fighter even no one haven’t aware of these names.
Celebration of Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the
Rajghat and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi as the celebrations started. The
prime minister then proceeded to the Red Fort where he remembered those who laid
their lives for India’s Independence. PM Modi also applauded the grit and
resilience of the country’s frontline workers in the fight against Covid-19,
which has killed thousands in the country. He also stressed on the need to
become self-reliant. Seventy-three years of independence from the British rule
is being celebrated in a subdued manner due to the coronavirus crisis. Over
1,500 “coronavirus winners” who recovered from the disease, are present at the
function in a symbol of the citizens’ determination to fight the pandemic and
emerge winners.
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PM Modi has concluded his Independence Day speech which ran for over 1 hour 30 minutes. PM Modi in his speech has discussed many things that are an obstacle to our country and also conclude them. Let’s see in one flow:-
“Covid-19 is not an obstacle big enough to hamper self-reliant India’s growth”. India’s policies, processes and products should be the best. Our processes, policies, products should be the best. That is how India will be at the top of the world. National Cadet Corps will select 1 lakh cadets from coastal and border areas and one-third of these will be female cadets. We are working with our maritime neighbours to ensure peace and stability in Southeast Asia, says PM Modi in Independence Day speech. Whoever dared to cross the line, from LOC to LAC, our brave soldiers responded with the necessary course of action. PM Modi announces National Digital Health Mission, says it will bring a revolution in India’s health sector. We have worked for women empowerment- Navy and air force are taking women in combat, women are now leaders, we abolished triple talaq, got sanitary pads to women for just 1 rupee: PM Modi. All 6 lakh villages on India will be connected via optical fibre within 1,000 days, says PM Modi.
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Education plays an important role in new India, and we have introduced the National Education policy, which will help our children grow and be equipped for global competition. The middle class will benefit most from a better ranking in ease of living and we are striving for it, says PM Modi. Jal Jeevan Mission has empowered the spirit of cooperative competitive federalism, says PM Modi. We need to strengthen agrarian businesses. Economic clusters will be formed in villages for this purpose. Vocal for local should be the key slogan of independent India, says PM Modi at Red Fort. India has to stop exporting raw material and importing finished goods. We have to become self-reliant, says PM. India has vowed to be self-reliant amid Covid-19. Self-reliance is compulsory for families and for the nation. I have faith in India’s approach. India’s soul has been attacked several times, but our nation’s unwavering spirit conquered all, said PM Modi in his Independence Day speech. I salute the corona warriors who have worked relentlessly for the nation. I extend my condolences to families that have lost loved ones in this battle against coronavirus, says PM at Red Fort. We owe this freedom to those hundreds who fought for our Independence. PM Modi has begun his address to the nation from the Red Fort. PM Modi unfurled the national flag at Red Fort and the national anthem was played. Rajnath Singh and defence secretary Ajay Kumar received the PM at Red Fort. The PM received the guard of honour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tributes at Rajghat.
At the end with the National Anthem that the nation is singing along together as a 'Sound Of India'.
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