Independence Day Speeches in English: Best Patriotic Addresses for Students to Present in School and Celebrate 15th August 2018 (Watch Videos)
The students are gearing up already and here are some video of speeches to help them deliver the words in schools confidently on this Independence Day.
As independent India turns 72 on August 15, 2018, every corner of the country will shine in tricolour, great leaders saying and patriotic songs. On August 15, 1947, after a long drawn struggle, our nation managed to free itself from the British rule. India's freedom struggle was a hard-fought one. For us, it is a day to pledge and protect the unity and integrity of our county. Apart from gatherings in the popular spots, schools and colleges conduct functions annually where children participate in cultural performances. They enthusiastically deliver the patriotic speech, a timely reminder of the struggle and many lives that were sacrificed in the pursuit to put an end of 200-year-old British regime. Since the students are gearing up already, here are some video of speeches to help them present the words in schools confidently on this Independence Day. Quotes and Patriotic Sayings by Freedom Fighters to Evoke Pride for India on 15th August.
On 15th August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru raised the national flag above the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. Since then, every year, the national holiday is observed with flag hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. Children in schools prepare patriotic songs, dances to such tunes and deliver great Independence Day speech. They even dress like freedom fighters and leaders in India.
Independence Day 2018 speech.
It was on February 20, 1947, Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced that the British government would grant full self-governance to the British Indian latest by June 1948. However, the new Governor General of India, Lord Mountbatten, advanced the date for the transfer of power, believing the continuous disagreement between the Congress and the Muslim League might lead to a collapse of the interim government.
15th August speech for school students.
Lord Mountbatten chose August 15 as the date of power transfer. On June 3, 1947, the British government accepted and announced the partitioning of British India into two states. The Indian Independence Act 1947 of the parliament of the U partitioned British India into the two new independent territories of India and Pakistan (including what is now Bangladesh.
Independence Day speech.
Jawaharlal Nehru sworn in as the first Prime Minister of India and the viceroy, Lord Mountbatten continued as its first governor general. Where the whole nation was celebrating India’s independence, Mahatma Gandhi observed the day with a 24-hour fast, during which he spoke to a crowd in Calcutta, encouraging peace between Hindu and Muslim.
Here is another video of speech to deliver on 15th August.
Since the nation attained freedom, the Prime Minister hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the historical site Red Fort in Delhi. Twenty-one-gun shots are fired honouring the solemn occasion. The PM further delivers a speech, highlighting the past year’s achievements, raises important issues and calls for further development.
Independence Day speech for school children.
On the 72nd Independence Day, for the first time, the citizens will be allowed to explore the grandeur and architectural beauty of the official residence of the Karnataka governor, Raj Bhavan.
We hope the above videos of the speech will help your children to deliver the best one at their school’s Independence Day 2018 function. 15th August is the day of re-birth of India. It is the most significant day in the history of India, and every lane is painted in tricolour. Happy Independence Day!
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