New Delhi: On August 15, 2024, India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day, a significant milestone marking the end of nearly 200 years of British colonial rule and the dawn of freedom. This year, the celebration falls on a Thursday, under the theme ‘Viksit Bharat,’ aligning with the government’s vision to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, coinciding with the centenary of independence.
On that historic night in 1947, India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, delivered his iconic ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech, proclaiming, “At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom,” a phrase that encapsulated the profound joy and struggle of a newly sovereign nation.
As we commemorate Independence Day, it is crucial to acknowledge that this day represents far more than just a political triumph; it symbolises a movement that unified diverse voices across the subcontinent. The speeches delivered by leaders of the independence movement played a crucial role in motivating and mobilising the masses towards the shared objective of freedom.
Here are some of the most impactful quotes from the speeches of freedom fighters during India’s quest for independence. These words not only fuelled the freedom struggle but continue to inspire us today, reminding us of the enduring spirit of independence.
Independence Day quotes
“Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it.” – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
“Inquilab Zindabad!” – Bhagat Singh
“Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!” – Subhas Chandra Bose
“The British may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my spirit.” – Bhagat Singh
“The sword of revolution is sharpened on the whetting stone of ideas.” – Bhagat Singh
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“A country’s greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race.” – Sarojini Naidu
“We shall either free India or die in the attempt; we shall not live to see the perpetuation of our slavery.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“They may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my spirit.” – Bhagat Singh
“Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
“Freedom is not given, it is taken.” – Subhas Chandra Bose
“It is only through silent suffering and patient labour that the nation can be made to rise.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“The future depends on what we do in the present.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“I declare that the blows struck at me today will be the last nails in the coffin of British rule in India.” – Lala Lajpat Rai
“I want freedom for the full expression of my personality.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions.” – Subhas Chandra Bose
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins.” – Chandra Shekhar Azad
“We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech, and earnestness in action.” – Sarojini Naidu
“One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.” – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
These powerful words fueled the movement and still inspire us, reminding us of the courage and determination that led to India’s freedom.
Here are some influential and historic quotes of freedom fighters during India’s struggle for independence. These powerful words fueled the movement and still inspire us, reminding us of the courage and determination that led to India’s freedom. Events Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
