Real independence did not come in 1947

In reality, India remained a dominion till 1950, and Pakistan retained the status till 1956.

Why we celebrate independence day on 15th August?

Lord Mountbatten chose August 15 as the date of India’s independence as it coincided with the date of Japan’s surrender to the Allied Forces.

Indian Flag was first hoisted in 1906

The Indian national flag with 3 horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green was hoisted on August 7, 1906, at Parsee Bagan Square, Kolkata.

National song ‘Vande Mataram’ is part of the Bengali novel

The national song ‘Vande Mataram’ composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was indeed part of his novel Anandamath written and published in 1882.

When was Indian National Anthem adopted?

The song ‘Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata’ composed in 1911 by Rabindranath Tagore was renamed as ‘Jan Gan Man’ and adopted on January 24, 1950.

Five More Countries Celebrate Independence Day on 15th August

Apart from India, they are North Korea, South Korea, the Republic of Congo, Bahrain, and Liechtenstein.

Indian Flag Is Manufactured in only One Place in India

The Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) has the authority to manufacture and supply the Indian flag.

Prime Ministers Who Did Not Hoist National Flag At Red Fort

Gulzarilal Nanda and Chandrasekhar were the only two PMs who did not get the opportunity to hoist the National Flag at Red Fort.

Why National Flag is Hoisted at Red Fort?

It represents the symbol of anti-colonial resistance. It was the center of India’s First War of Independence that is the 1857 revolt and INA trials.

Earlier private citizen was not permitted to fly the Indian flag except on certain days

Naveen Jindal challenged this and On 23rd January 2004 Supreme Court gave verdict in his favour.