August 15th, 2022, marks the 76th Independence Day (75th Anniversary) commemorating the Independence of India. On this day in 1947, India gained independence from the British Empire, and its first prime minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi. It is Independence Day 75th anniversary this year. People all around the country gather on this day to honour the memory of the brave men and women who fought for independence and led the way to its successful achievement.
An array of initiatives was launched by Indian independence activists, all of which contributed to the abolition of slavery. Our brave freedom warriors deserve the credit for their unwavering willingness to sacrifice themselves in the struggle for independence from British domination.
In honour of the event, let’s reflect on the importance of this day in history.
History of Independence Day
Since 1757, when the British established their colonial control over India, they had stayed in power for over two full centuries. In 1619, the British Empire established a trading post in the city of Surat, Gujarat, under the name The East India Company. They started oppressing the Indians, which planted the idea of a revolution in their minds. Across the country, independence fighters and leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and Bhagat Singh sounded the call for revolution.
The fact that India was controlled by the British for almost two centuries is common knowledge. Around the turn of the seventeenth century, British merchants arrived in India and established the East India Company in Surat. Eventually, they planned to expand their dominion throughout all of India. Many conflicts were fought over the following two centuries against these British people.
Some of the most well-known liberation fighters, including Bhagat Singh, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Chandrashekhar Azad, and a few others, significantly altered the British strategy. The Indian uprising of the 1940s was so violent and antagonistic against the British that the latter were forced to evacuate the country.
Significance of Independence Day 2022
On 4 July 1947, the British House of Commons tabled the Indian Independence Bill, which was subsequently approved within 15 days. The end of British sovereignty in India was a watershed moment on 15 August 1947. The first time the tricolour flag was raised, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru did it from the Red Fort in Delhi. The Prime Minister has traditionally addressed the country after hoisting the national flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day.
Independence Day 2022 Theme
For the 75th anniversary of Independence Day in 2022, the slogan “Nation First, Always First” was chosen. This year, only Olympic medalists from the Tokyo Games would be invited.
How is 76th Independence Day(75th Anniversary) Special?
This year, the government has come up with a lot of initiatives to celebrate Independence Day. Read below to know the details and be a part of the same.
Azadi ka Mahotsav
The Indian government is spearheading this effort to commemorate India’s independence and all that it has meant over the last 75 years. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to India’s progress toward its full potential and the realization of Atmnirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). On March 12, 2021, Aazaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav officially kicked off, and it is scheduled to run through August 15, 2023.
Har Ghar Tiranga
We, the people of India, must work with the government this year to bolster the Har Ghar Tiranga Movement. From the 13th to the 15th of August, we should all fly the tricolour in our houses. A stronger bond to the National Flag is forged via this.
