Essay on Independence day
In this article, we will discuss Independence Day in detail. The festival of Independence Day is one of the most important festivals for all of us. This is one of our three national festivals (Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti), so we should all be fully aware of Independence Day. You can ask any type of question about Independence Day at any time, at any level. Hope that the information given by us in this article will be helpful in finding a solution to your right questions.
Preface
One of India's national festivals is our Independence Day, the day India got independence from British rule after 200 years of slavery. Our Indian freedom fighters sacrificed everything and gained independence for the country of India.
Today we are enjoying the freedom and its peaceful open air, the peace we feel, how many countrymen had given up everything for this peace and happiness. Celebrations are held on Independence Day in every school, office, village and city throughout India. The main ceremony is held at the Red Fort in Delhi. Indians understand the value of freedom. Therefore, this festival is celebrated with joy by meeting all the people of India.
Golden History of Independence Day
The history of India is thousands of years old. Many such foreign invasions were encountered in this long history. While most foreign invaders lived here, Indian civilization got mixed up in the culture as if they were native to it. The arrival of foreign invaders and mixing with the civilization culture continued till the rule of the medieval Mughals. In the 18th century, when the British took over some parts of India, for the first time the people here realized slavery.
After the British took over India, we were forced to live like slaves in our own country. We had no authority over anything except money, food grains and land. In spite of our farm, we could not do the farming according to our requirement and the British used to charge arbitrary rent on it. Whenever someone showed courage to oppose them, then the British used very cruel means to suppress our voice. A very frightening example of this was the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
There is no shortage of stories of atrocities and atrocities of the English government, nor is it the lack of courageous movements of our freedom fighters, our freedom fighters have opposed every atrocity and their own tireless efforts have resulted in the British rule for us today There is a history. The British inflicted countless atrocities on us and looted us, an example of which is the Kohinoor diamond, which is now adorning the crown of their queen.
But our cultural and historical heritage is still the most aristocratic and sacred and perhaps this is the reason that even today in our country, guests are worshiped like gods and whenever the British come to India we will continue to welcome them, but at the same time history Will also remember
Important historical moments till independence
The arrival of British India -
There was a time when India was called the 'gold bird'. Attracted by this, the British came to India in the 17th century with the intention of doing business, at that time India was ruled by the Mughals. Gradually, the British began to increase their military strength under the pretext of trade and defeated many of the kings in war and subjugated their territories. By the 18th century, establishing its supremacy under the name of East India Company, it also subjugated the surrounding areas.
Authority over entire India
The spreading dominance of the East India Company had made us realize that we had become slaves of the British. Initially, the British started imposing their things on us by educating us or citing our development. Their intention behind educating us was also to create low-paid employees. Gradually, the English government established its authority over entire India.
Torture by the British -
The British not only physically exploited Indians, but they also tortured Indians mentally in many ways. Many wars also took place during this period, the most prominent of which was the Second World War, for which the British forcibly recruited Indians into the army. Indians had no existence in their own country, Indians were left as mere slaves. The British also carried out massacres like Jallianwala Bagh.
Establishment of parties like National Congress Party and Indian Muslim League -
Fed up with these atrocities of the British, the National Congress Party was founded on 28 December 1885 by 64 individuals in the midst of this struggling environment. In which Dada Bhai Naoroji and AO Hume played an important role and gradually revolutionary activities were being carried out, and people grew up to participate in the party against the British.
In this sequence, the Indian Muslim League was also established. Many such parties came forward and it is the result of their incredible contribution and sacrifice that we got independence. For which many heroes shot and did not know how many heroes hanged on the gallows, not knowing how many mothers lost their red and how many unfortunate young people became widows.
Communal Riots and the Partition of India -
Not knowing how many struggles and sacrifices, the British left India and we became independent, but yet another battle was yet to be seen. They were - communal attacks. Communal violence erupted as soon as attaining independence, both Nehru and Jinnah were to become prime ministers, resulting in the partition of the country.
India and Pakistan - a Hindu and a Muslim nation by name. There were lakhs of people who died in these riots. On one side there was an atmosphere of freedom, on the other side there was a scene of genocide. The country was partitioned and on 14 August Pakistan was proclaimed and 15 August India's Independence Day respectively.
Festival of independent India and independence -
After all these events, we celebrate Independence Day every year in memory of our immortal brave soldiers and innocent people killed in the riots. There is no definite count of the immortal soldiers who sacrificed their lives for freedom, as it included everyone from children to old men.
This dream came true when the whole country was united. Yes, there were definitely some prominent patriarchs who cannot be ignored. Under whose leadership the whole country had jumped into the fight for independence, such as Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Raj Guru, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Subhash Chandra Bose etc. Women were also not behind in this work, such as Annie Besant, Sarojini Naidu, Rani Laxmibai and many others.
The contribution of freedom fighters to freedom
Our freedom fighters have been an outstanding contributor to the struggle for freedom. Many heroes who had sacrificed their lives to make their motherland free from the clutches of the British had to live a life like hell behind bars. Most were also punished with black water. This struggle for independence lasted till 1947.
Mahatma Gandhi taught everyone the truth, the lesson of non-violence and it was the effect of non-violence that emerged as the biggest weapon and lit the lamp of hope even in the life of the weakest. Gandhi ji made tireless efforts to remove many malpractices from the country and brought all sections together, due to which the fight became easier.
Everyone was protesting peacefully against the Simon Commission, but in the meantime the British started lathi charge and Lala Lajpat Rai died in it. Hurting this, Bhagat Singh, Sukh Dev, Rajguru killed the Saunders and in return they were punished by the gallows and ascended to the gallows of the gallows.
The countless heroes of this freedom struggle include Mangal Pandey, Maharani Laxmibai, Tatyatope, Kunwar Singh, Ram Prasad, Subhash Chandra Bose, Chandrasekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Khudiram Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Jai Prakash Narayan, Abdul Kalam Azad etc. had special contributions.
Independence day before independence
At the session of the Indian National Congress in Lahore, it was announced by the Congress under the chairmanship of Pandit Nehru that if India was not made an autonomous regime i.e. Dominion State by 26 January 1930, then after that India itself Will be considered completely independent. But, when this day came and no response was given by the English government on this issue, the Congress started its active movement with the goal of achieving complete independence from that day.
Such Independence Day celebrations were organized to inflame nationalistic fuel among Indian citizens and also to force the British government to consider giving independence. The Congress celebrated 26 January as Independence Day between 1930 and 1950. People used to take the oath of independence together. Jawaharlal Nehru has described them in his autobiography that such meetings were peaceful and solemn without any speeches or sermons. After the actual independence in 1947, the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, since then 26 January has been celebrated as Republic Day. And 15 August as Independence Day.
First flag flag
First of all, on 15 August 1947, India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, hoisted the national flag above the Keelahori Gate of the Red Fort. It was started by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, due to which every year the Prime Minister of our country hoists the flag on the Red Fort, after 200 years of slavery of British society, August 15, 1947 is called the golden day of our country.
Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day is celebrated all over India with a unique dedication and immense patriotism. There are different ways to celebrate this festival in independent India. For a week already, there is a glow in the markets, somewhere the Rangoli of three colors is sold, and then the lights of three colors. It seems as if the entire body is absorbed into these colors. There is an atmosphere of happiness everywhere. Desh bhakti songs are heard everywhere. The whole country celebrates this festival by dancing and singing. People even swing themselves and force others to snort. The whole country becomes united as well, whether Hindus and Muslims do not see any distinction at all.
This day is a national holiday in our country. Independence day is celebrated all over the state and union territories. On the 1st day of Independence Day, President gives a speech in the name of the nation. On 15 August, the Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort, and a salute of cannons is given. On Independence Day, tribute is paid to those patriots who sacrificed their lives to make the country independent. After paying tribute, the Prime Minister gives his speech. In that speech, the achievement of the country and social issues and development are told. On this day, flag hoisting, national anthem, parade ceremony, and other cultural events take place. Flag hoisting takes place in all government, non-government schools, colleges all over India and all the places are decorated with lights and flowers and sweets are distributed.
Threat on independence day
While celebrating Independence Day, there is a fear of threats, of which fear of terrorism is the most prominent. Therefore, on this day, along with the tight security of the Prime Minister and the President, other big cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu Kashmir are protected from attacks and 'No fly John' is declared on the Red Fort, due to security. Police forces are deployed in the country. The country may have become independent, but India was partitioned due to the religious basis of the British state, which led to the partition of India and Pakistan. After the partition of India, violent riots erupted in the country and incidents of communal violence began. The partition of the country gave rise to terrorism. The effect of which our country and all of us Indians are bearing today.
Meaning of Independence Day in the new era
The Independence Day celebrations are prepared with great pomp every year, every year our honorable Prime Minister hoists the tricolor at the Red Fort. After that, some patriotic programs are presented along with the national anthem and his speech, which we can enjoy by presenting there or sitting there from home.
Every year the chief guests of this program are called from another country. Independence Day is our national festival and all schools, colleges, offices remain closed on this occasion. This is a festival that the whole country celebrates as one group, but they are all different. Some wear a new outfit and some celebrate this day by listening to patriotic songs.
In today's era, to celebrate Independence Day also needs to be changed because today we are free from English rule, but even today there are many such evils like - dowry practice, domestic violence, child abuse, body trade etc., our society Is still pending to be freed. We should pledge to destroy these evils of society on the coming Independence Day, and continue to try to eliminate these evils from the root.
Do not know how many brave heroes have sacrificed their lives to get us freedom. We should not lose their sacrifice in vain, rather we should try to realize the dream of India they dreamed of.
Epilogue
This festival reminds us not to forget history along with the sacrifice of immortal heroes, so that no one is given the opportunity to rule again on the pretext of trade. August 15 is a very important day for us Indians, we should bow down with reverence to those martyrs. Who gave us freedom. It is our duty to do such things that our country's name is illuminated, for this we will have to eliminate some dangerous diseases of the country such as intrusion, hoarding, black marketing, corruption etc. so that those who gave their sacrifice for the country do not go in vain.
Those martyrs who gave us freedom, we respect them wholeheartedly, will always remember them. They will always remain in our hearts. He still brings a new energy to the youth of our country.
Even if everyone has different ways to celebrate Independence Day, the purpose is the same. All live together for the country one day, eat tasty dishes and give friends a happy birthday. We must also be ready at all times to protect the unity, freedom and integrity of the country. We should respect every person, every mother whose sons are engaged in serving the country.