The Indian Independence Day celebrated on August 15th of every year marks an auspicious national day in India, as this day marks the end of British rule in our country. The Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British House of Commons on 4th July 1947, and was passed within 15 days. On 15th August 1947, the British rule over India ended and marked history. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled the tricolour flag from the Red Fort in Delhi for the very fist time. Thereafter, evert year on Independence Day, the national flag is hoisted at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister followed by an address to the nation. The theme for the 75th Independence Day is “Nation first, Always First”. When India became independent in August 1974, it faced a series of very great challenges. As a result of partition, 8 million refugees had come into the country from what was now Pakistan. These people had found homes and jobs. Then there was the problem of the princely states, almost 500 of them, each ruled by a maharaja or a nawab, each of whom had to be persuaded to join the new nation. The problems of the refugees and of the princely states had to be addressed immediately. In the long term, the new nation had to adopt a political system that would best serve the hopes and expectations of its population. When India won freedom, many predicted that our experiment with democracy will not last long. They saw our ancient traditions and rich diversity as hurdles in democratization in the world so vibrant. India has to continue playing its leading role for the betterment of humanity. The younger generation has learnt the lessons well, and we believe that the future of India is safe in their hands. The past is full of inspiring examples of exciting reconstruction of societies, economies and countries after such devastations. Our country and youth have a bright future ahead. Giving importance to the futuristic education for our youth and children, the Central Government had implemented the National Education policy. This implementation of the policy will add a new quality education system that will develop and transform the future challenges into opportunities, paving the way for a New India. Our youth will be able to freely choose their subjects according to their interests and talents. They would have an opportunity to realise their potential. Our future generations will not only be able to get employment on the strength of such abilities but will also create employment opportunities for others. The national education policy spells a long-term vision with far reaching impact. It will strengthen the culture of inclusion, innovation and institution in the sphere of education.
Under the aegis of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, a campaign ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ has been launched to encourage the citizens to hoist the National Flag of the India in their homes to instil a feeling of patriotism in the hearts of people and reminisce the contribution of those who tirelessly worked for nation building. It is envisaged that all citizens should be encouraged to hoist Tiranga in their homes during the period from 13th to 15th August. In the light of the above, the endeavour should be to actively encourage the citizens to put up the National Flag at the rooftops of their houses on Independence Day to mark gratitude to our freedom fighters and national heroes under the theme “Har Ghar Tiranga”. St. Xavier’s Bangalore also celebrate our Independence Day with such integrity and love for our nation. On this day we remember all those freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for us. JAI HIND.