75th Independence day

August 15, 1947, is the date which historians have written in golden letters in Indian history. This was the day after which for the first time the people of India breathed freedom after 200 years of slavery in a free country. This is the day when India got independence from British rule. That is why Independence Day is celebrated every year on the 15th of August. This was the day when the people of India got their rights and with them, the soil, dust, rivers, mountains, forests, etc. of this country were liberated. We fought a long struggle to get this one freedom and thousands of people sacrificed their lives.

 75th Independence Day

Every Indian view August 15 as a very special day. This year we all are celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence to commemorate 75 years of India's independence. On this occasion, the Tricolor campaign is being run by the Government of India. In this campaign, every Indian has to hoist the tricolor in their homes from 13 to 15 August. We celebrate this national festival with great enthusiasm and patriotism. On this day we remember the great freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to make India an independent nation. The whole country unites and celebrates the festival of Independence Day on 15th August with great zeal and enthusiasm. On this day different types of programs and celebrations are organized all over the country. The celebration of the festival of independence is celebrated with great pomp in schools, government offices, private offices, etc.

Mangal Pandey, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, Chandrashekhar Azad, Khudiram Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Sardar Patel, Bhimrao Ambedkar, Jyotiba Phule, Aruna Asaf helped to liberate the country. Many revolutionaries and freedom fighters like Ali, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Rani Chennamma, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Madam Bhikaji Cama, Kasturba Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Lakshmi Sehgal, Usha Mehta, Savitribai Phule made important contributions. Today is a day to pay tribute and tribute to all the revolutionaries and freedom fighters.

Independence Day has been declared a national holiday in India. The President of India addresses the country a day before Independence Day. This address is also shown on many TV channels along with the radio. The national flag is seen in every region of the country on this day, but the main program of Independence Day is held at the Red Fort in Delhi. Here the Prime Minister of the country, accepting the greetings of the people from the Red Fort, hoists the national flag. After this, the national anthem is played. Then a 21-gun salute is given to the national flag. After this, while addressing the country, the Prime Minister counts the achievements of the country while telling about the future plans related to the country. The Indian Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces, and NCC cadets parade alongside this. Various types of programs are organized here. Armed forces salute the Prime Minister. The tunes of the army bands are worth listening to and captivate the mind.

History of Independence Day

India celebrates a significant national holiday on August 15. History records August 15 as the nation's greatest victory and accomplishment. On this day, both the nation and India gained independence from the British. In truth, the East India Company arrived in India earlier, under the time of King Maharajas, and established itself and ruled here. Following that, British rule over India officially began. Indians were kept as slaves in their own nation and had to follow British rule's directives. But many freedom warriors spoke out in favor of the cause for independence, and on August 15, 1947, India attained independence. Every year, this day is observed as Independence Day. On August 15, several other nations also commemorate their independence, not just India. This is because, in addition to India, a few other nations gained independence on August 15. Tell us about the origins of August 15 and which nations, including India, observe Independence Day on that day.

Bahrain

Like India, Bahrain was also imprisoned in the chains of British slavery. Later British forces began to leave Bahrain in the 1960s. Treaty between Bahrain and Britain took place in 1971, after which Bahrain became independent from British rule. The date on which the agreement was signed between the two countries was also 15 August. Therefore 15 August 1971 is the day of independence of Bahrain. However, the ruler of Bahrain, Issa bin Salman Al Khalifa, acquired the throne of Bahrain on 16 December. That's why Bahrain celebrates its national holiday on 16 December.

Congo

The African country of Congo was occupied by France in 1880. Congo, imprisoned in the chains of slavery for many years, became independent from France on 15 August 1960. The Republic of Congo was created after Congo gained independence. This country also celebrates its Independence Day on the 15th of August.

Liechtenstein

Between Australia and Switzerland lies a country named Liechtenstein, which was under Germany until 1866. However, on 15 August 1866, Liechtenstein became independent from Germany. Later in 1940, Liechtenstein declared 15 August as its Independence Day and declared it an official national holiday.

South Korea

Before 1945, South Korea was occupied by Japan. But the United States of America and Soviet forces liberated South Korea from the slavery of Japan. South Korea became independent on 15 August. The people of South Korea celebrate Independence Day as a national holiday.

North Korea

Like South Korea, North Korea also became independent on 15 August 1945. This country was also under Japan. Since its independence, North Korea has declared August 15 a national holiday. People get married on this day as it is a holiday. In North Korea, it has become a tradition to celebrate August 15 as a holiday and a day of weddings.

How much wealth did Britishers take away from us?

According to research, Britain stole about $ 44.6 trillion from India in a total of 190 years through various maneuvers and used this money for the development of other countries as well.The British left no stone unturned to loot India and looted $ 45 trillion (about Rs 3,19,29,75,00,00,00,000.50) from the country's wealth. This amount is 17 times more than the GDP of the United Kingdom. From 1765 to 1938, the British looted a total of 9.2 trillion pounds, which is worth $ 45 trillion today.According to a research by Utsa Patnaik, the East India Company had imposed various types of taxes on Indian traders and citizens, due to which the company earned a lot of income. It was like a scam, in which goods were bought from Indians with a part of the tax collected. Overall, the British used to buy goods from Indians for free and export the remaining goods to other countries.

In industrialization, Britain stole heavily from India and progressed. He bought goods from India at cheap prices and sold them at high prices and earned 100% profit plus revenue. By 1847, British rule was completely implemented in India and the new tax and buy system was implemented. In this, special care was taken that the income and profits reached London directly.

Not only this, from the Indian revenue, Britain continued to bear the expenses of the war with other countries. The expenses incurred for suppressing the Chinese incursion in 1840 and the rebellion movement in 1857 were also collected from the tax of Indians.

Not only this, the goods and money taken from India were also used by Britain in the development of other countries as well.

Research by Patnaik claims that Britain defrauded India of around $ 44.6 trillion over the course of 190 years, not including the debt that India owes to Britain. It is worth mentioning that if all this money and taxes had been invested in India's own development, then today our country would have been one of the most powerful countries. India could have been at the forefront of the economy and the country's centuries of poverty would have been removed. In the middle, an attempt was also made to suppress this whole issue.

Conclusion

The people of India are grateful to those who battled to win their nation's independence. Every year on August 15, which is recognised as Indian Independence Day, they celebrate their independence. Every Indian sincerely cherishes this day.