Independence Day of India - E-mail Forwards 4 All

The Independence Day of India is celebrated on the fifteenth of August to commemorate its independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation in 1947. The day is a national holiday in India. All over the country, flag-hoisting ceremonies are conducted by the local administration in attendance. The main event takes place in Delhi, the capital city of India, where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech from its ramparts. In his speech, he highlights the achievements of his government during the past year, raises important issues and gives a call for further development. The Prime Minister also pays his tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle.

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Vande Mataram "Rare Collections of Mahatma Gandhiji's Photos" - E-mail Forwards 4 all

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi:

M. K Gandhiji, was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement. A pioneer of satyagraha, or resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience—a philosophy firmly founded upon Ahimsa. The Father of our Nation was born on 2nd October 1869...

Here are some of his rare photos......

Birth place of Mahatma Gandhi

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Gandhiji A True Legend

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Independence Day - India

Independence Day is a
good time to examine
who we are and how we got here.

Today we come together
Be the cause for the unity,
Make it Beautiful day another..
Fight against corruption,
Spur the flag of On NATION

Let’s Take Decision
To Value Our Nation

With Freedom in the Mind,
Faith in the words..
Pride in our Souls.

31 States
1618 Languages,
6400 Castes,
6 Religion,
6 Ethnic Groups,
29 Major festivals
1 Country!
Be Proud to be an Indian….!

Let’s salute our Mighty Flag

Other might have forgotten,
But never can i,
The Flag of my country
Furls very high,
Happy Independence day

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