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Independence Day Facts Independence Day means a lot for India and its citizens. It is a most significant of India celebrated every year since India got independence from Britishers. People in India celebrate it with lots of preparations and courage. India is a country of “Unity in Diversity” where people from different religions live however any national occasion means for them as single and they celebrate it together. On the occurrence of such national events like Independence Day, etc people get lots of courage some days before the exact date. In such conditions they become very enthusiastic to know about their country and start searching for current happenings, historical facts and other facts. So, we have provided some interesting and knowledgeable facts about Independence Day of India in order to fulfil your needs and enhance your general knowledge. Some of are: India got freedom from the British rule on 15th of August in 1947. India got freedom after lots of struggle in 1947 in the midnight. First Independence day of India was celebrated in 1947, 15th of August by hoisting tri-coloured flag. Later it was declared as the National and Gazetted holiday when schools and colleges open for some hours only to celebrate it with some academic and cultural works. National Anthem is sung after a flag hoisting ceremony. Rani Laxmi Bai (Queen of Jhansi) had fought like a...

Live web casting of the Independence day is the direct relay of the Independence Day celebration of India at the Red Fort, Delhi. It plays a great role by showing the live webcast of the Indian independence day celebration in the national capital to all over India as well as abroad. It helps Indian citizens whether living in India or abroad to see the live webcast of the celebration from their own place. People (who do not have access to the TV, radio or other sources) can see the clear view of whole event celebration anytime anywhere without any interruption having access to the internet. Click here to see Webcast of Independence Day Celebration Webcast by: National Informatics Centre (NIC) Webcast of 67th Independence Day 2013 Celebration Webcast of 66th Independence Day 2012 Celebration Webcast of 65th Independence Day 2011 Celebration Webcast of 64th Independence Day 2010...

The President of India give a speech in order to address the nation a day before the Independence day in the evening (means on 14th of August) every year. This year in 2015, the current President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, has addressed the Nation through his speech on the eve of 14th of August. Following is the speech given by the President of India: President’s Address to the Nation on Independence Day of India 2015 Fellow citizens: On the eve of 68th anniversary of our Independence I extend warm greetings to you and to all Indians around the world. I convey my special greetings to members of our armed forces, paramilitary forces and internal security forces. I also congratulate all our sportspersons who have participated and won laurels in various tournaments in India and abroad. My congratulations to Shri Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2014, who has done the country proud. On 15th August 1947, we won political freedom. The birth of modern India was a moment of historic exhilaration; but it was also tinged with the blood of unimaginable suffering along the length and breadth of our country. The ideals and convictions, that had held through the travails of an epic struggle against British rule, were under strain. A great generation of supreme heroes faced this formidable challenge. The sagacity and maturity of that generation...

Republic Day Parade in India Republic day in India is celebrated every year by organizing a huge and grand Republic Day parade in New Delhi at Rajpath, India Gate. Republic Day parade is held annually on 26th of January after the Flag hoisting by the Indian President. This activity becomes the main attraction of Republic Day Celebration of India which generally extends for next 3 days until the beating retreat ceremony. It is organized by the Indian government to represent the defence capability, cultural and social heritages of India in front of the world. Organizing this event takes much effort from the end of both, the organizer and the participants. Military parades are held in the national capital as well as various state capitals of the country. Representatives from Army, Navy, Air Force and state wise traditional dance groups of India participate in the Republic Day parade. What is the Republic Day Parade A parade especially held at Republic Day Celebration of India is called as Republic Day Parade. Generally, a parade is a military or public procession held while celebrating a special day or event. We can say that it is assemble of group of people for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion. It is held in meaningful way to display something while marching or moving around a place or way. A parade is also called as march...

Republic Day Facts Republic Day means a lot for every Indian. It is a day of great importance to all of us. We celebrate this day with big enthusiasm and courage. India is a great country famous for a saying “Unity in Diversity” where people of more than one religions living together with complete understanding, patience and brotherhood. So, National events like 26 January and 15 August are some extraordinary moments for all Indian which they celebrate together. In the morning of Republic Day, everyone becomes so encouraged to see the Republic Day celebration in Delhi (National Capital) at Rajpath on the TV. As a citizen of India everyone wants to know about the country, current happenings, historical facts and other facts. Here we have provided some interesting and knowledgeable facts about the Republic Day of India, so enhance your courage to see this year republic day celebration by knowing such facts: Indian Constitution came into effect (officially into a legal circulation) on 26th of January in 1950, at 10:18 am after which India became a Republic country. Indian Constitution came into effect especially on 26th of January because 26th of January, 1930 is an anniversary of Purna Swaraj Day. The Constitution of India is the longest written Constitution all over the world (which cannot be read in a single day); it has incorporated “448 Articles in 22 Parts,...