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  1. Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect.

  2. Jul 4, 2024 · Independence Day, in India, national holiday celebrated annually on August 15. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947, brought about by the Indian Independence Act of July 18 that year, and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation.

  3. Aug 14, 2023 · August 15th, 1947, is the day when the Indian Independence Act was implemented, granting India its freedom from British rule. This day was chosen as it signified the end of British colonial control and the beginning of a new era for India.

  4. www.timesnownews.com › explainer › azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav-story-behindWhy was August 15 chosen? - Times Now

    Aug 12, 2022 · India will celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2022. The government and citizens have been celebrating 'Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav' with great aplomb. The theme of Independence Day is 'Nation First, Always First'.

  5. Aug 13, 2022 · This 15th of August, India will celebrate 75 years of Independence. We as Indians pay respect to all the leaders who fought bravely for our nation's freedom in the past. On Independence Day 2023, the Prime Minister of India will hoist our tricolour flag at the Red Fort, Old Delhi. He will also deliver a speech to the nation as well.

  6. Aug 13, 2023 · All you need to know about Independence Day of India. 1. The Indian tricolour was designed by Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. 2. The only materials used to create the national flag are hand-spun and hand-woven cotton khadi bunting. 3.

  7. Aug 13, 2021 · Jawaharlal Nehru declared India’s independence on August 15, 1947, and swore in as the 1st Indian Prime Minister. The British House of Commons passed the Indian Independence Bill on July 4, 1947, and it was passed within a fortnight. This was a major part of the process that led India to her victory.

  8. Aug 15, 2023 · India is celebrating 77 years of Independence on August 15, 2023. India gained Independence from British rule on this day in 1947, while the Constitution was adopted in 1950. No doubt it was not easy for India to get freedom from British rule.

  9. India is gearing up to celebrate its 77th Independence Day on August 15. In 2023, India will mark 76 years of freedom from British colonial rule - a significant milestone for the country....

  10. Aug 14, 2016 · The Indian Independence Bill gave August 15 as the date of independence for both the countries. The first stamp issued by Pakistan mentioned August 15 as its independence day. In his first address to Pakistan, Jinnah actually said, “August 15 is the birthday of the independent and sovereign state of Pakistan.

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