Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15th August, as a national holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947. On the day, the UK Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act 1947 transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly.
Today I breathe an independent air on my native land. I have pride in my heart and respect in my eyes for all the martyrs who have fought and are still fighting for my freedom. Jay hind!