79th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2025 - St. Mary's Public School, Salem.

Описание: Indian Independence Day: a celebration of freedom and progress
India’s Independence Day, celebrated annually on August 15th, marks the nation's liberation from British colonial rule in 1947. It is a day of deep national pride, honoring the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters and celebrating India's journey as a sovereign, democratic republic.
Historical significance
The path to independence was long and arduous, characterized by decades of mass movements, civil disobedience, and unwavering determination led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and many others. Key milestones in the independence struggle included:
The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22): Led by Mahatma Gandhi, this was India's first major nationwide protest against British rule, utilizing non-violent resistance and civil disobedience to achieve self-governance.
The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-32): This movement saw widespread acts of civil disobedience, most famously the Salt March, led by Gandhi, protesting the British monopoly on salt production.
The Quit India Movement (1942): Amidst World War II, this movement called for the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India, intensifying the demand for independence.
The culmination of these efforts, combined with the British government’s dwindling resources after World War II, led to the passing of the Indian Independence Act of 1947 by the British Parliament. This act created the independent dominions of India and Pakistan. India gained its freedom at the stroke of midnight on August 15th, 1947, a momentous occasion marked by Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic "Tryst with Destiny" speech.