Independence Day of India: History, Significance to know

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on August 13, 2024
On August 15, 1947, India gained independence after 90 years of British rule. This day marks the culmination of a prolonged struggle led by freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi through peaceful protests. Independence Day celebrates justice, equality, and self-determination. The annual celebration includes flag-hoisting...

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Published on August 15, 2024 -  15:37
Independence Day: Dehradunโ€™s Historic Jail Where The Walls Were Heightened by Britishers| VIDEO
On the occasion of Independence day, we visited the renowned cellular jail in Dehradun and that ward where the first PM of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was jailed many times. It is also known as Nehru Heritage Centre. Pandit Nehru was sent to this jail for the first time in the year 1932 during the British rule. After which he was imprisoned here in 1934, 1935 and 1941 also. #IndependenceDay2024 #15August #India #Bharat #IndependenceDaySpecial #Thereisonlyoneindia #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.320~ED.346~GR.125~

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