The Glorious Independence Day

77 Splendid years of Independence

On 15th of August 2024, India is about to celebrate its 78th year of Independence. In year 1947 after around 200 years of slavery, exploitation and hardship India and Indians finally got independence from British rule. For around Two Centuries Indians worked and lived under the British rule and it was such hard time for every Indian. The 15th of August holds a special significance in every Indian`s live because on this day we were finally liberated. 

This day is celebrated with a bliss every year in each and every part of the country. Every citizen celebrates this day with great enthusiasm and patriotism. Let it be a school, college any government or private offices. Every place has their own ways of celebrating this day. On this day, the Prime Minister usually unfurls the National flag “Tiranga” and addresses the compatriot from the historic monument “Red Fort”.

Figure 1: Red Fort,New Delhi

In this article I am sharing my experience how I honour this day. As a grownup, who was in school around 4 years ago I miss the rituals that we followed in our school while celebrating Independence Day. We used to carry out various activities and performances. I personally used to participate in group dances. We usually performed on patriotic songs. Girl groups used to choose a song named “Desh Mera Rangilla”. It was every girl`s favourite song. We also used to prepare posters and flags for Independence Day and all of this used to start 10 days prior. Everyone contributed in their ways possible. It was a perfect example of team work. The most exciting thing about this day was neither the dance performance nor any other activity, it was refreshments. Standing in ques to take our refreshments was the most fascinating thing about the whole program. These things are a bunch of sweet memories. I feel very nostalgic on this day.

Do you know?

One fascinating thing or a fact about 15th August is that we Indian`s are not the only ones to observe this day as Independence Day. This is very engrossing that there are five more countries who celebrate their day of Independence alongside.  

These countries are:

1. South Korea 🇰🇷
2. North Korea 🇰🇵
3. Bahrain 🇧🇭
4. Republic of the Congo 🇨🇬
5. Leichenstein

  

Honourable mention 

Our freedom twin : Pakistan 🇵🇰

As India and five other countries celebrate their Independence Day on same day there is one neighbouring country “Pakistan” who is own freedom twin. Both of the countries acquired Independence on the same day of the same year. We both got freedom in same year but, Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on 14th of August. It also marks the anniversary of the partition into two countries, the partition occurred at midnight on August 14-15, 1947.  

Economic and democratic situation 

Economy since Independence       Economy is the area in which the production, distribution, trade and consumption of goods and services takes place.

There are two types of economies in the world: 

Developed economy

Underdeveloped economy 

Countries like America, England and Japan etc., are considered as developed countries/economies because the per capita of income of these countries are very high. On the other hand, countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are categorised as undeveloped economies because the per capita income of these countries is low. Specifically talking about India, the economy of India has witnessed ups and downs since Independence. The country has opted various economic reforms for the overall development which have made a positive impact on the economic growth to some extent. Indian economy functions in accordance to the five years plans since year 1951. In year 1951 first five years plan was implemented and since then elections are held every five years. In comparison to the neighbouring countries Indian economy is growing on the faster pace. Which is a good sign for India. We all should contribute in order to make our economy developed and prosperous.

Democracy since Independence

Democracy is a system in which the laws, policies, leadership, and other major decisions are directly or indirectly decided by the “people” of country. India is the biggest democracy of the world because the world`s largest election is held in India. India is a democratic country since independence. In year 1951-52 the elections were held for the first time and till present the general elections has been eighteen times. “Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru” became the first democratically elected Prime Minister of the Independent India and in year 2024 “Shri Narendra Modi” became the fourteenth Prime Minister. Not only the Prime Ministers but also the Chief Ministers of the states are elected democratically. This defines the worth and implementation of democracy in India.

Figure 2:Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru 
(First Prime Minister of Independent India)
Figure 3: Narendra Modi  (14th and current Prime Minister of India)
     

In this article I tried to talk about the importance of Independence Day for the citizens of India. This day holds a very special place in every Indian`s life. This day is significant in various aspects either it is economically, socially, culturally or emotionally. It is an significant day for our country and one of the prestigious as well. I hope you liked this article and it added some value to your knowledge. Thank you to all the precious readers for investing your time. 

Stay safe and happy!  

                                                               Written by  

Anjali Kathayat