Independence Day 2022 celebrations included PM Modi unfurling national flag at Red Fort and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisting flag at residence.
When India achieved independence on 15th August 1947, newspapers all over the world were flooded with headlines that tried to capture the essence of that historical day. Independence Day 2022 should be marked as a day to honor the struggles and sacrifices of all the freedom fighters and civilians who lost their lives fighting against the Britishers.
On the day of Independence in 1947, the first Prime Minister of Independent India Jawaharlal Nehru delivered a speech. As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, let us look back at some of the headlines from that fateful day.
1. Hindustan Times
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The headline of the Hindustan Times read, "India Independent: British Rule Ends," with the strapline, "Constituent Assembly Takes Over." The story also described the crowd's colourful celebrations. Credit: stockmarketcallsIndia.blogspot.com
2. Times of India
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The Times of India published an article with the banner heading "Birth of India's Freedom," which included many statements from Jawaharlal Nehru. There was also a report on Pakistan's independence, as well as an account of the wild festivities in Bombay (now Mumbai), with the then-Governor of Bombay, Sir John Colville's greeting, "May Bombay prosper". Credit: Pinterest
3. New York Times
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The article "Two Indian Nations Emerge on the World Scene" appeared on the front page of the New York Times with a map of the subcontinent. A little column next to it had the heading, "India and Pakistan become nations, clashes continue." Credit: desidime.com
4. Indian Express
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The headline in the Indian Express read, 'India Celebrates Freedom.' The left side of the news paper also has the title 'Consambly takes over government,' with the sub-heading 'Historic mignight session,' while the right side has the headline 'Memorable scenes in Madras.'
5. Morning News
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The top headline of the Morning News was "Sovereign Pakistan and India are Born," marking the creation of two separate states. Credit: Pinterest
6. Daily Telegraph
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The news of India's independence was presented on the far left half of the main page of the Daily Telegraph, a London-based daily. The headline said, "India is now two dominions". Credit: Pinterest
