CELEBRATING SEVENTY YEARS OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE

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1 CELEBRATING SEVENTY YEARS OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE (LAUNCHING THE SCHOOL DIGITAL MAGAZINE WITH A SPECIAL ISSUE FOR THE OCCASSION.)

2 Why do we celebrate Independence Day We celebrate Independence Day on 15th of August every year. India became an Independent nation of August 15th 1947, from the British colonial rule. This day signifies the birth of a new nation - India which means Independent nation declared in August. Achieving Independence is an historic event & it deserves its own day. Independence Day is a way of marking the historic importance of Independence. This day reminds us of our patriotic duties as a good responsible citizen. This day also signifies the importance of people who fought for the nation. This is a day to honour them. Thus summing up, we celebrate Independence Day as a sign of pride, duty & responsibility. Jai Hind! By, R. Tejaswini, VIII-A.

3 Role of Mahatma Gandhi in freedom movement Mahatma Gandhi was the leader who guided India towards Independence. India was under the British rule for over 250 years. Gandhi returned to India from South Africa. Gandhi's contribution to the Indian freedom movement cannot be measured in wards. He along other freedom fighters, compelled the British to leave India. His policies and agendas were non-violent and his words were the source of inspiration for millions. 1. Champaran: The Champaran agitation in Bihar was Gandhi's first active involvement into Indian freedom politics. The Champaran farmers were being forced to grow Indigo and were being tortured if they protested. The farmers sought Gandhi's help and through a calculated non-violent protest, Gandhi managed to win concessions from the authority. 2. Khilafat Movement: Gandhi's influence on the Muslim population was remarkable. This was evident in his involvement in the Khilafat Movement. After the first world war, the Muslims feared for the safety of their caliph or religious leader and a worldwide protest was being organised to fight against the collapsing status of the caliph. Gandhi became a prominent spokesperson of the all Indian Muslim conference and returned the medals he had received from the Emipre during his Indian Ambulance corps days in south Africa. His role in the Khilafat made him a national leader in no time. 3. Non Co-operation Movement: Gandhi had realised that the British had been able to be in India only because of the co-operation they received from the Indians keeping this in mind, he called for a non co-operation movement. With the congress support and his indomitable spirit, he convinced people that peaceful non -

4 cooperation was the key to Independence. The ominous day of Jallianwalabagh Massacre triggered the non - cooperation movement. Gandhi set the goal of Swaraj or self - Government, which since then became the motto Indian freedom movement. By, B. Ramya, X std

5 QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement was a civil disobedience Movement Launched by Gandhi on 8th August 1942 during world war II, demanding an end to British Rule of India. The Cripps Mission had failed, and on 8th August 1942, Gandhi made a call to Do or Die in his Quit India speech delivered in Mumbai at the Gowalia Tank Maidan. The All-India Congress Committee launched a mass protest demanding what Gandhi called "An Orderly British Withdrawal" from India. Even though it was wartime, the British were prepared to act. Almost entire leadership of the INC was imprisoned without trial within hours of Gandhi's speech. Most spent the rest of the war in prison. The Quit India campain was effectively crushed. The British refused to grant immediate independence, saying it could happen only after the war had ended. In terms of immediate objectives Quit India failed because of heavy - handed suppression, weak co-ordination and the lack of a clear - cut programme action. However, the British government realised that India was ungovernable in the long run due to the cost of World War II and the question for post-war became how to exit gracefully and peacefully. A. Himaya mathy, Class - X.

6 Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi (19 November 1828 to 17 June 1858) Rani Lakshmi Bai was one of the leading warriors of India's freedom struggle who laid an outstanding influence on the succeeding women freedom fighters. she used to go into the battlefield dressed a man, holding the reins of horse in her mouth, she used the sword with both hands. she fought valiantly and although beaten she refused to surrender. Her remarkable courage inspired many men and women in India to rise against the alien rule. she was a symbol of bravery, patriotism, self respect, generosity and resistance to British rule. She fought till the last breath for the welfare of women in country and for the noble cause of India's independence. Sri Kamakshi, Class IX ROLE OF FREEDOM FIGHTERS India, the largest democratic nation in the world got Independence from foreign rule in It was an unforgetable moment for our nation. We got this independence due to numerous freedom fighters. They played an important role in getting Independence of our country. India lost many men and women who were filled with lots of courage. Patriotism and Nationalism. Today they are known as freedom fighters because they sacrificed their lives for their motherland. We got independence due to unity of every religion and many more. Most probably all the freedom fighters followed Gandhi's Ahimsa. We got this Independence and freedom due to sacrifice of Gandhi and many other freedom fighters. As citizens of India, we should be proud of such great people who fought for us. JAI HIND!!! J. SOWPARNIKA, Class - IX.

7 Non-Cooperation Movement ( ) Non-cooperation movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920 to drive the British out of the country. Non-cooperation movement was nothing but a declaration of peaceful and non-violent war against the atrocities of the British government which had gone back on its words. The non-cooperation movement meant active refusal to abide by the laws and regulations passed by the government. An appeal was made by the British to all the Indians to surrender their titles and to boycott the law courts, the educational institutions and the election of the legislature It was thought in the beginning that this would be enough to emphasis upon the government the need for greater reforms and more amenities in the administration of the country. However, it was planned that, in case, it did not succeed in bringing down causes of non-cooperation movement are 1. Disillusion at the end of the war 2. Home rule movement 3.Economic distress caused by world war 1 4.Montage- Chelmsford act 5.Khilafat movement S. Mahesh Badrinadh, Class X.

8 Why do we celebrate Independence Day? Everyone in India knows that India got freedom from the 300 years British rule at the stroke of midnight as India moves towards August 15, Many of us know even the stories of struggle for independence as well. There have been millions of lives that were sacrificed for this freedom and many of them are not even known or remembered. India celebrates Independence Day to show that we are not slaves or dependent on any other countries of the world, and also to remember the people who sacrificed their souls for freedom of India. The most important thing is that we remember and pay homage to these legends on this auspicious day. It is important for all Indians. By R. Dheepthi, VIII-A.

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