India’s Independence Day is significant not just for the fact that India gained freedom from the oppression and exploitation of colonial rule, but also for the lessons it taught the world. Wedded to the ideals of Ahimsa or Non-Violence, Mahatma Gandhi showed the world that moral force and commitment to Truth were crucial for the success of a cause. It is no wonder that India’s independence was a catalyst for many independence and civil liberties movements and continues to inspire democracies around the world! 15th August 1947 was the culmination of the efforts and painful sacrifices made by countless Indians and to them, we pay tribute. With every passing year, we also reinforce our commitment to the democratic ideals of India that go back to antiquity; to the unity in diversity that sustains its life force and to being a responsible member of the global family.
JAI HIND!