78th Independence Day 2024: Highlights

78th Independence Day 2024: Highlights

India’s Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th every year, commemorating the country’s freedom from British colonial rule on August 15, 1947. Here are some key points about India’s Independence Day: India gained independence from British colonial rule after a long struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and other freedom fighters.

The Indian Independence Act was passed on July 18, 1947, dividing British India into two separate countries: India and Pakistan.

Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the Indian national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, 1947, marking the country’s independence.

Since then, August 15th has been celebrated as India’s Independence Day with parades, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and cultural events across the country.

History

European traders had established outposts in the Indian subcontinent by the 17th century. Through overwhelming military strength, the British East India company subdued local kingdoms and established themselves as the dominant force by the 18th century.

Many important movement for independence

• 1857- Movement by Mangal Pandey
• 1919- Jallianwala bagh
• 1921-22- Boycott of British Goods.
• 1930- Dandi March
• 1942- Quit India
• 1947- Partition

About Flag

The National Flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. … In India, the term “tricolour” (Hindi: तिरंगा, romanized: Tiraṅgā) almost always refers to the Indian national flag.

• Designed by: Pingali Venkayya
• Adopted on: 22 July 1947

Number of time flag Hoisted

• Jawaharlal Nehru-17 times (First PM,  1947) (Maximum time Hoisted flag)
• Indira Gandhi- 16  times 
• Manmohan Singh- 10 times
• Narendra  Modi-11 times
• Atal Bihari Vajpayee- 6 times
• Rajiv Gandhi- 5 times
• P.V Narshima Rao- 5 times
• Mararji Desai, Lal bahadur shastri- 2times
• Chaudhary charan singh, Vp singh, H.D deve gowda- 1 time
• Gulzari lal Nanda, Chandra shekhar- Not hoisted flag

Note- PM Modi 15 Prime Ministers (in Persons)

Highlights of the PM Modi’s Independence Day speech at Red Fort:

• Viksit Bharat 2047: The Prime Minister also highlighted the overwhelming public input received for the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative. “People have given many suggestions to make India developed by 2047.
• One Nation, One Election: “From the Red Fort, I urge the political community to support the idea of “One Nation, One Election.”
• Uniform Civil Code: “I believe we should discuss the civil code in the country. Discriminatory laws need to be abolished, and we should implement a secular civil code.
• Commitment to reforms: The Prime Minister took pride in the government’s unwavering commitment to reforms, which he described as essential not for temporary applause but to fortify the nation’s foundations.
• Space sector and startups: PM also stressed how important the space sector is and noted that many changes have been made to improve it.
• Revolutionizing education: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that his government aims to develop an education system in India that would eliminate the need for young people to go abroad for their studies.
• Students spend lakhs and crores for medical education abroad; we will create 75, 000  new medical seats in next 5 years.
• Atrocities against women
• Concerns over Bangladesh
• Climate change leadership

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