The story of Indian Independence Day but here are the 12 Unheard Facts About Independence Day You May Don’t Know!! Dive In-
On the 2nd of October, India celebrates the birth anniversary of two warriors whose sacrifices, struggles, and contributions in the battle of freedom are paramount. The nation is indebted to the tireless endeavors that they put in the hard-edged journey of freedom. Although, there are countless unheard fighters whose courageous will and resilient frame of mind sparked the outrage and powered the battle of freedom.
With the largest democracy and longest road network, India gathered innumerable achievements under its belt for the past 73 years.
Renowned for lingual-cultural diversity, the country welcomes every culture with utmost pride. This enriching land was once seen as an upsetting time when Britishers captured it. The British East India Company entered the land in 1600 to trade items like cotton, silk, etc. Steadily, it became the political ruler of the country. The turmoil was later, busted in 1947.
Celebrating all the heard and unheard warriors of freedom and their sacrifices, we thought to bring some unheard facts of that time. let’s check out some interesting deets about the day of Independence:
India, A Peaceful Country For A Reason!!
Being impassioned adherents of Gandhi, Indians have long been embodied as peacemakers. History says, in the past 1,00,000 years, India has never invaded any country.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Elected As The First Prime Minister!
It was not Nehru who elected as our first Prime Minister of India, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel won the election by fair and square. Since Nehru didn’t want to be in anyone’s command and Gandhi was also fond of him, which is why Sardar Patel could never make it.
The National Flag Was Hoisted Much Before The Freedom!
It may be perplexed for you to an extent, but it is true! We all are living with the fact that on August 15th, 1947 India hoist the National flag for the first time. However, it isn’t a true fact. The Indian Flag was first hoisted on 7 August 1906 in the Parsee Began Square (Green Park) in Calcutta.
Who Did Come Up With The Final Design Of National Flag?
It is known to us that the designing and making process of Indian Flag had gone through many stages, ideas, and strategies. There were many adoptions of Indian flag, but we believe it was Mahatma Gandhi who came with the final idea. Let us debunk your this belief as well because the idea which went behind the design of our prestigious flag is none other than Pingali Venkavya.
Shaheed Bhagat Singh, A Multi-Lingual Freedom Fighter!
With utmost pride, we are putting this fact that Saheed Bhagat Singh was fluent in languages like English, Swedish, Arabic, French, Hindi, and Punjabi. Not only did he speak many languages with outmost fluency, but also he was a prodigious reader.
Mahatma Gandhi Wanted To Dissolve The Congress Party
You will really amaze to know that Mahatma Gandhi didn’t want the Congress party to run further. He wanted to disband the party as the main motive to liberate the country from Britishers was achieved.
Why Does Pakistan Celebrate Independence Day On The 14th Of August?
Another shocking fact, we are unveiling here. Lord Mountbatten was highly insisted to attend the Independence day of both India and Pakistan. For this is very reason he decided to bring forward Pakistan’s Independence day to 14th August.
Indian Flag, Simply A Heavenly Flag!!
The glorious day when India earns Independence, an uncontrollable crowd gathered in the Princess park near India Gate to witness the first public hoisting of the National Flag. Amidst the prolonged cheering, people saw a shower of rain, and a beautiful rainbow appeared lucidly in the sky when our tricolor finally got hoisted.
More than half a million people assembled there to cheer for a new India. According to an account of that day, ”people experience the three prominent colors of the Rainbow and exclaimed ”Heavenly Flag”
Representative Of Free India’s Parliament!
Free India’s Parliament was represented by Hansa Mehta on behalf of all the Women of India.
Countries Which Celebrate Their Independence Day On 15 August
15 August marks as Independence day not only in India but also in five other countries, namely, Bahrain, North Korea, South Korea, Liechtenstein, and the Republic of Congo.
Mahatma Gandhi Didn’t Take Part In The Celebration Of Independence!
While the whole nation was busy celebrating the hard-won freedom, Mahatma Gandhi was fasting to end the Hindu-Muslim riot in Bengal. And thus, he didn’t attend the celebration in Delhi.
India Adopts The National Anthem In 1950
India didn’t have a national anthem at the time of Independence. Rabindranath Tagore wrote ‘Jana Gana Mana’ in 1911 which was finally adopted as National anthem in 1950.
So, the aforementioned points were 12 Unheard Facts Independence Day. Hopefully, this would be an interesting piece for you. If you have something interesting to tell about the battle of freedom, do write in the comment box.
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Very informative.. Welldone..