On the 15th August each year, many Indians around the world celebrate Independence Day as well as Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival that celebrates brotherhood and love.
It has been 72 years since India declared its independence from British colonialism.
In 1947, the UK Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act and Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India.
The day is marked with flag-hoisting ceremonies and is a national holiday. There are also parades, which involve the Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary troops.
Held on the same day as Raksha Bandhan, sisters also tie a bracelet called a rakhi on the wrists of their brothers, to represent protection.
Quotes, messages and wishes to celebrate India Independence Day
Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living? – Mahatma Gandhi
Democracy and socialism are means to an end, not the end itself.- Jawaharlal Nehru
My Label and Me: It took a while to get over the stares but I’m happy being wacky
May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our country! – Sardar Bhagat Singh
Let new India arise out of peasants’ cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler and sweeper. – Swami Vivekananda
Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of Age. – B. R. Ambedkar
We have believed and we do believe now that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible. – Indira Gandhi
Sending you a thread of love which will bind our heart and life and makes our bond of togetherness stronger.’Happy Raksha Bandhan’ – Uknown
I have the loveliest and sweetest brother in this world, thanks for being the best one! ‘Happy Raksha Bandhan’ – Unknown
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