Independence Day: Why was the day of August 15 chosen for independence, hidden a big reason

New Delhi: As soon as August 15 comes, the whole country is filled with patriotism. This day is a proud day for every Indian. On 15 August 1947, India gained independence from British rule and became independent. But there is a question in the minds of people, why did India choose the day of August 15 for independence?

This is the story behind

Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of Britain, announced on 3 June 1947 that India would be given independence by 15 August. This was a period when India was going through a challenging situation and there were all kinds of conflicts about the partition of the country.

Communal violence should not reach its peak, so Mountbatten had decided that such a date should be chosen for independence, which is also memorable and there is peace inside India at that time.

In such a situation, the Indian Independence Bill was first introduced in the British Parliament. After this, when this bill was approved, the date of independence of India was announced on 15 August. This day was also memorable because on this day (15 August 1945), the end of World War II also came to an end.

This date was important for Lord Mountbatten

This date was important for Lord Mountbatten. Because on 15 August 1945, Japan formally surrendered to the Allies and at that time Mountbatten held an important position in the Allied Army. He wanted to keep memorable during his tenure on 15 August, so he chose India’s independence day on 15 August.

Even after so many years of independence, on August 15, every countryman’s thrill and enthusiasm start to appear inside. To get this freedom, how many brave sons of Mother India had sacrificed their lives. In such a situation, this time too, on August 15, there is enthusiasm in everyone’s mind.

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