Independence Day is a momentous occasion that marks the end of colonial rule and the attainment of self-governance by a nation. In the context of India, it commemorates the day on August 15, 1947, when the country gained independence from British rule after years of struggle, sacrifice, and relentless efforts by freedom fighters. The day is celebrated with patriotic fervor, flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural events, and reflections on the significance of freedom.

Popular Quotes by Indian freedom fighters

  1. "You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
  2. "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it." - Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  3. "Inquilab Zindabad!" (Long Live the Revolution!) - Bhagat Singh
  4. "Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azaadi doonga." (Give me blood, and I will give you freedom.) - Subhas Chandra Bose
  5. "Do or die." - Mahatma Gandhi
  6. "Jai Hind!" (Victory to India!) - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
  7. "Dushman ki goliyon ka hum samna karenge, Azad hi rahein hain, azad hi rahenge." (We will face the enemy's bullets, we are free and will remain free.) - Chandra Shekhar Azad
  8. "Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai." (The desire for martyrdom resides in our hearts now.) - Ram Prasad Bismil
  9. "No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions." - Bhagat Singh
  10. "Aaram haram hai!" (Rest is prohibited!) - Jawaharlal Nehru
  11. "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi
  12. "I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved." - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  13. "The essential thing in religion is making the heart pure. The kingdom of heaven is within us, but only a pure heart can see the 'king'!" - Swami Vivekananda
  14. "Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai, dekhna hai zor kitna bazu-e-qaatil mein hai." (The desire for sacrifice is now in our hearts, let's see how much strength lies in the arms of the executioner.) - Ram Prasad Bismil
  15. "Every citizen of India must remember that he is an Indian and he has every right in this country, but with certain duties." - Sardar Patel