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August 14: Day of Remembrance of the Horror of Separation

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India celebrated the "Day of Remembrance of the Terrible Division" on August 14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will observe this day in 2021.   August 14 also marks Independence Day in India. Pakistan. India was divided into India and Pakistan on August 14, 1947. This event  led to violence, community riots and loss of property. It is considered the most violent and sudden displacement in world history because; Britain wanted to leave India as soon as possible after World War II because the condition of the country itself was deteriorating. Previously, Governor-General Lord Mountbatten was supposed to make India independent in June 1948. But he decided to move this date forward. Cyril Radcliffe was assigned to redraw the border of India and Pakistan. He has never been to India before. As a result, the borders of new countries were created hastily without planning. This eventually led to "the horror of division" due to administrative fluxes and m...

India's 76th Independence Day: History, Meaning, Celebrations and Facts

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 Four other countries celebrate their independence on August 15 along with India and Goa is the latest state to join India. In India, August 15  is celebrated every year as Independence Day. This year, the country will celebrate its 76th Independence Day, marking 75 years since the country's independence from British rule. A special event titled “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” will be organized by the Indian government to honor freedom fighters. The program of the event will also celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the nation as a whole.                  Let's take a look back at the history behind Independence Day and why we celebrate it. The 76th National Day in 2022: History   The Indian independence movement began during World War I and  was led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. On  August 15, 1947, India gained its freedom and 200 years of British rule finally came to an end.   The Indian Ind...