Twenty-five years ago, on August 15, 1947, India became free after more than a century of foreign rule. The achievement of independence was unique in several respects. It was, perhaps, the first occasion in human history when a mighty foreign power yielded to the non-violent struggle for freedom carried on by a nation. India was indeed singularly fortunate to have had Mahatma Gandhi's leadership in her fight for feedom. On the threshold of independence, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had declared that India had made a tryst with destiny.
The postage stamp brought out on this occasion depicts the people celebrating Independence Day by holding high the National Flag of India in front of Parliament, while the first day cover shows various aspects of Indias endeavour in Agriculture and Industry during the first 25 years of freedom.
The postage stamp was designed by Shri P.B. Chitnis, Deputy Master (Design), India Security Press, Nasik Road
My own contribution to India’s Independence was nil, but on the 25th Anniversary of our Independence, I was nominated to aid the then Prime Minister Late Mrs Indira Gandhi in unfurling the National Flag on the Red Fort in New Delhi, prior to her address to the Nation.
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