Independence Day 2022: Preparations are in full swing across the country regarding Independence Day. This year’s Independence Day is special because it is the 75th year of the country’s independence. On this occasion, under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, many types of events are to be organized across the country. The government has also launched ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Changes were also made in the rules for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign’. After the change, now you will be able to hoist the tricolor in your house from 13 to 15 August at any time of the day or night. Many old tales are also heard on the occasion of independence anniversary. But do you know why 15th August was chosen for Independence Day? Let’s know what is the reason behind this.. Also Read – Jio Independence Day Offers: Jio has brought a good plan, get daily 2GB data with 90 days validity
(Why 15th August was chosen as India’s Independence Day?) Why August 15 Was Chosen As India’s Independence Day
The country’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, hoisted the tricolor on August 15, 1947, above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. After this it is a tradition which is followed every year by the Prime Ministers. Along with hoisting the flag, the Prime Minister’s address to the nation is also done from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The tricolor flag shows that we now live in an independent India. Let us know why August 15 was chosen as the Independence Day of India? Also Read – Independence Day Celebrations: 7 thousand guests will attend the Red Fort, very tight security
After many years and months of struggle, hardship and non-violence campaigns during the Freedom Movement, the British Parliament finally gave the mandate to Lord Mountbatten to transfer power by June 30, 1948. However, Mountbatten modified it and set the date for handing over power to 15 August 1947. 15 August 1947 was the lucky day when India was declared independent from British colonialism and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the country.
