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10 facts you must know about India's independence at midnight in 1947

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August 15, 1947

India's independence was formally declared at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947. This moment was chosen to symbolize the end of colonial rule and the dawn of a new era.
 

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Tryst with Destiny

Jawaharlal Nehru, who was appointed as the first Prime Minister of India, delivered his famous ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech. He spoke about the vision for a free India.
 

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India became independent at the same time as

 the subcontinent was divided into two countries: India and Pakistan. Pakistan was officially recognized as independent on August 14, 1947.
 

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Lord Mountbatten

Lord Mountbatten, the last British Viceroy of India, managed the transfer of power. The British left India, marking the end of nearly 200 years of British colonial rule.
 

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Indian national flag

The Indian national flag was hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi, where Nehru addressed the nation. The ceremony marked the formal establishment of Indian sovereignty.
 

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Partition

The partition led to significant communal violence and mass migrations across the newly drawn borders. 
 

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Partition

The celebrations of independence were marred by the chaos and suffering resulting from the partition.
 

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India's independence was recognized by the international community

The new nation was welcomed into the fold of sovereign states and began to establish diplomatic relations with other countries.
 

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At the stroke of midnight

The midnight of August 15, 1947, marked a pivotal moment in Indian history, ending a long struggle for freedom and setting the stage for the country's future as a republic. 
 

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Happy Independence Day!

This date is celebrated annually as India's Independence Day, a national holiday.

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