FACTS ABOUT INDIA INDEPENDENCE 15TH AUGUST 1947

Here are some interesting facts related to India's independence:

1. Date of Independence: India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. However, the formal transfer of power took place at midnight on August 14-15, as Lord Mountbatten chose this date because it also marked the second anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

2. Partition: The independence of India also led to the partition of the country, resulting in the creation of two separate nations, India and Pakistan. The partition led to one of the largest mass migrations in human history, with millions of people displaced.

3. Non-Violent Movement: Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence (Ahimsa) and civil disobedience played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. The Salt March of 1930 and the Quit India Movement of 1942 were significant non-violent protests that drew international attention.

4. First Prime Minister: Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India. He delivered the famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech on the eve of independence, which outlined the vision for the newly independent nation.

5. The Indian National Congress: The Indian National Congress (INC) was the principal leader of the Indian independence movement. Founded in 1885, it became the platform for many key leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and others.

6. National Flag: The Indian national flag was adopted on July 22, 1947, just before independence. The flag, designed by Pingali Venkayya, consists of three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and green, with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at the center.

7. Mountbatten Plan: The last Viceroy of India, Lord Louis Mountbatten, played a crucial role in the transfer of power. His plan, known as the Mountbatten Plan, outlined the process for partitioning India and granting independence to both India and Pakistan.

8. Radcliffe Line: The boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan is known as the Radcliffe Line, named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who was appointed to draw the borders. The line was hastily drawn and