What is the meaning of Independence?, why do we celebrate Independence day in India?, How do we celebrate Independence day in India?., Why is Independence important?

🇮🇳WHAT IS THE MEANING OF INDEPENDENCE?🇮🇳

Independence is understanding 'One can live a life of his own choice only when he is economically and emotionally independent'. Or one can 'Experience the freedom of his presence only when he is not emotionally or economically dependent on someone'.

🇮🇳Why is Independence important?🇮🇳

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Independence is important because, It gives you a sense of importance and belonging which is essential for building social relationships and for contributing to the world. It develops their levels of self-awareness and sensitivity towards others which teaches them to help those around them.

WHEN & WHY TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY?

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Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a national holiday in India celebrate the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947,

🇮🇳BACKGROUND🇮🇳

Independence agreed with the partition of India, in which British India was divided along religious lines into the control of India and Pakistan; the partition was go with by violent riots and mass loss, and the displacement of nearly 15 million people due to religious violence.

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In 1946, the Labour government in Britain, its a royal very tired by the recently concluded World War II, realised that it had neither the order at home, the international support, nor the being well of native forces for continuing to control an increasingly restless India. On 20 February 1947, Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced that the British government would grant full self-governance to British India by June 1948 at the latest.

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The new viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, advanced the date for the transfer of power, believing the continuous argument between the Congress and the Muslim League might lead to a collapse of the mean while government. He chose the second anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, 15 August, as the date of power transfer. The British government announced on 3 June 1947 that it had accepted the idea of partitioning British India into two states; the successor governments would be given control status and would have an complete right to leave from the British Commonwealth. The Indian Independence Act 1947 of the Parliament of the United Kingdom partitioned British India into the two new independent controls of India and Pakistan (including what is now Bangladesh) with effect from 15 August 1947, and granted complete legislative authority upon the respective constituent assemblies of the new countries. The Act received royal assent on 18 July 1947.

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In Punjab, where the borders divided the Sikh regions in halves, huge bloodshed followed; in Bengal and Bihar, where Mahatma Gandhi's presence ease communal tempers, the violence was reduce. In all, between 250,000 and 1,000,000 people on both sides of the new borders died in the violence. While the entire nation was celebrating the Independence Day, Gandhi stayed in Calcutta in an attempt to stem the mass murder. On 14 August 1947, the Independence Day of Pakistan, the new controls of Pakistan came into being.

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The Constituent Assembly of India met for its fifth session at 11 pm on 14 August in the Constitution Hall in New Delhi. The session was chaired by the president Rajendra Prasad. In this session, Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the Tryst with future speech declare India's independence.

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The control of India became an independent country as official ceremonies took place in New Delhi. Nehru accept office as the first prime minister, and the viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, continued as its first governor general. Gandhi's name was call on by crowds celebrating the occasion; 

Gandhi himself however took no part in the official events. Instead, he marked the day with a 24-hour fast, during which he spoke to a crowd in Calcutta, encouraging peace between Hindus and Muslims.

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Independence Day is observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. It is a national holiday.

HOW WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY?

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Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes take place in governmental and non-governmental institutions throughout the country. Schools and colleges conduct flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural events. Major government buildings are often decorate with strings of lights. In Delhi and some other cities, kite flying adds to the occasion. National flags of different sizes are used richly to symbolise allegiance to the country. Citizens adorn their clothing, wristbands, cars, household accessories with replicas of the tri-colour. Over a period of time, the celebration has changed stress from nationalism to a broader celebration of all things India.

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The Indian diaspora celebrates Independence Day around the world with parades and play, particularly in regions with higher concentrations of Indian immigrants. In some locations, such as New York and other US cities, 15 August has become "India Day" among the diaspora and the local populace. Play celebrate "India Day" either on 15 August or an joined with weekend day.