independence day india independence day observed annually august national holiday india commemorating nation independence british_empire august india attained independence following noted largely resistance civil led independence coincided partition india british indian empire divided religious lines pakistan partition accompanied violent riots mass casualties displacement nearly million people violence august prime minister india day raised indian national flag gate delhi subsequent independence day prime minister raised flag given speech holiday observed india flag ceremonies cultural events indians celebrate day displaying national flag attire accessories homes listening patriotic songs watching patriotic movies bonding family friends books films feature independence partition narrative threats terrorist attack august militant organisations history european traders established outposts indian 17th century overwhelming military strength british east india company subdued local kingdoms established dominant force 18th century following rebellion government india act led assume direct control india decades following civic society gradually emerged india notably formed period world war marked british reforms reforms witnessed enactment calls self rule indian activists discontent period nationwide non violent movements non cooperation civil led 1930s reform gradually british congress won victories resulting elections decade political turmoil indian participation world war congress final push non cooperation muslim nationalism led escalating political tension capped independence tempered bloody partition india pakistan independence day independence session declaration declaration independence india january declared independence day congress called people pledge civil carry congress instructions issued time time india attained complete independence celebration independence day envisioned indian citizens force british government consider granting independence congress observed january independence day celebration marked meetings took pledge independence described autobiography meetings peaceful speeches envisaged meetings day spent work spinning service reunion prohibition work following actual independence constitution india came effect january january celebrated republic day immediate background labour government britain exhausted recently concluded world war realised mandate home international support reliability native forces continuing control increasingly restless india february prime minister announced british government grant self governance june latest new lord advanced date transfer power believing continuous contention congress lead collapse interim government chose second anniversary japan surrender world war august date power transfer british government announced june accepted idea states successor governments given dominion status implicit right indian independence act new independent india pakistan including bangladesh effect august granted complete legislative authority respective constituent assemblies new countries act received royal july partition independence millions muslim hindu refugees newly drawn borders months surrounding independence borders divided regions halves massive followed presence communal violence people sides new borders died violence entire nation celebrating independence day stayed calcutta attempt stem august independence day pakistan new dominion pakistan came sworn governor general met fifth session august constitution hall session chaired president session delivered destiny speech proclaiming india independence members assembly formally took pledge service country group women representing women india formally presented national flag assembly dominion india independent country official ceremonies took place assumed office prime minister lord continued governor general invoked crowds celebrating occasion took official events instead marked day hour fast spoke crowd calcutta encouraging peace hindu muslim celebration independence day national holidays india republic day january birthday october observed indian states union territories eve independence day president india delivers address nation august prime minister indian flag historical site red fort delhi gun shots fired honour occasion speech prime minister highlights past year achievements raises important issues calls development pays tribute leaders indian independence movement indian national anthem sung speech followed march past divisions paramilitary forces showcase scenes independence struggle india diverse cultural traditions similar events place state capitals chief ministers individual states national flag followed flag ceremonies cultural programmes place governmental non governmental institutions country schools colleges conduct flag ceremonies cultural events major government buildings adorned strings lights delhi cities flying adds occasion national flags different sizes allegiance country citizens clothing cars household accessories tri colour period time celebration changed emphasis nationalism broader celebration things india indian celebrates independence day world particularly regions higher concentrations indian immigrants locations new_york cities august india day local populace celebrate india day august adjoining weekend day security threats early years independence called boycott independence day northeast india protests region intensified 1980s calls terrorist attacks organisations marred celebrations increasing late 1980s protesters independence day strikes use black flags flag burning terrorist outfits issued threats carried attacks independence day celebration advocated rebel organisations anticipation terrorist attacks particularly security measures intensified especially major cities delhi mumbai troubled states declared fly zone prevent aerial attacks additional police forces deployed cities popular culture independence day republic day patriotic songs hindi regional languages broadcast television radio channels played alongside flag ceremonies patriotic films broadcast decades according times_of_india number films broadcast decreased channels report audiences patriotic films population belong generation combine nationalism popular culture celebrations mixture exemplified outfits dyed designer represent india cultural traditions retail stores offer independence day sales promotions news reports publishes commemorative stamps depicting independence movement leaders themes defence related themes august independence partition inspired literary artistic creations creations describe human cost partition limiting holiday small narrative novel midnight children won booker prize narrative children born midnight august magical abilities freedom midnight non fiction work chronicled events surrounding independence day celebrations films center moment independence instead highlighting circumstances partition aftermath internet google 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