INDEPENDENT DAY CELEBRATION 1947 :On 15 August 1947 India became independent from the British Empire following the Independent Movement Led by Mahatma Gandhi and his message of nonviolent resistance. The handover of power was overseen by Lord Mountbatten, the last viceroy of India. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime Minister of India and raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi in honour of the celebration.
These photo show the events surrounding the first Independence Day in 1947.
Lord Mountbatten discusses his plan for the partition of India and transfer of power with Indian leaders at viceroy’s House, New Delhi, on 2 june 1947:
Dawn of Independence ,1947-02-06/1947-06-02,freom the collection of : Nehru Memorial Museum and library
All India Congress committee votes for partition of India ,New Delhi, on 15 June 1947. seen here are Jawaharlal Nehru, Govind Ballabh Pant and Dr Rajinder Prasad:
“Mahatma Gandhi said:”from tomorrow {15th August } we shall be delivered from the bondage of the British rule . But fron midnight today ,India will be partitioned too while, therefore , tomorrow will be a day of sorrow as well . It will throw a heavy burden of responsibility ipon us . Let us pray to God that He may give us strength to bear it……””
Here is Jawahar lala Nehru delivering the ‘Tryst with destiny’ speech in the constitution Assembly of India , 14-15 August 1947:
Dawn of Independence , 1947-08-14/1947-08-15,from the collection of :
“” Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge , not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially . At the stroke of the midnight hour , when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom .A moment National flag of India flutters in front of North-South block; ‘Abide with me’ plays … Muslim Celebrated Independence day at jor bagh. Channel …
YouTube · WildFilmsIndia · 19 Jun 2013he soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance . It is fitting that at this solemn moment we take the pledge of of dedication to the service of India and her people and to the still larger cause of humanity ,” A Tryst with Destiny'”
This photo shows Jawaharlal Nehru being sworn in as First prime Minister of Independent India on 15 August 1947:
Below is the administration of the oath of office to sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as Deputy prime Minister of India by president Dr Rajinder Prasad on 15 August 1947
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Seen here are Independent Day celebration in front of south Block ,New Delhi
Independence Day celebration in front of princess park (now August Kranti Maidan ) , New Delhi:
This photo shows lord Mountbatten and Lady Mountbatten leaving viceroy’s House (now Rashtrapathi Bhawan ) ,New Delhi
“Lord Mountbatten declared .”At this historic moment let us not forget all that India owes to Mahatma Gandhi –the architect of her freedom through non-violence. we miss his presence here today and would have him know how he is in our thoughts.””
This image shows Jawaharlal Nehru accompanied by Lord Mountbatten and Edwina Mountbatten at India Gate ,New Delhi
“The speech of Jawaharlal Nehru at the Red fort ,16 August 1947:
“We have gathered here on a historic occasion at this ancient fort to win back what was ours. this flag does not symbolize the triumph of individuals or the congress but the triumph of the whole country .
Freedom fighters had their will and the passion to fight for the country. Looking back to the days when our country was under British rule, everybody who fought for the country was not trained professionally to be a freedom fighter. They fought and made us and our country the proudest country of all.