Best Independence Day Speech for Students in English
Respected Chief Guest, Honorable Teachers, and My Dear Friends,
Today is 15th August, the 79th Independence Day of India.
Today, we proudly say, "Sare Jahan Se Achha, Hindustan Hamara" (Better than the entire world is our Hindustan).
But around 200 years ago, the situation was very different.
In 1757, under the pretense of trade, the East India Company—a British trading company—came to India.
While trading on Indian soil, the British studied the conditions here.
They noticed the lack of unity among the people, the presence of social divisions, and the infighting among local rulers.
Taking advantage of this, the British began strengthening their military power gradually.
In the 18th century, they won the Battle of Plassey, followed by the Battle of Buxar.
By defeating Tipu Sultan, they took control of South India.
Then they defeated the Maratha Empire and Punjab, eventually capturing the entire country.
Soon, the British were the new rulers of India.
Once in power, they inflicted great oppression on Indian citizens.
They committed injustices and atrocities.
Some Indian rulers became their allies and helped the British against their own people—becoming traitors.
But no tyranny lasts forever.
In 1857, the people's anger erupted.
Indian soldiers serving in the British army had their religious sentiments hurt.
A soldier named Mangal Pandey gave voice to the people's frustration.
The Revolt of 1857 marked the first chapter of India's freedom struggle.
The people became aggressive and began their fight against the British.
Mangal Pandey was executed by cannon fire.
The British used all their force to suppress the revolt, and though they did suppress it, the spirit of freedom in Indians only grew stronger.
The sacrifices of hundreds of revolutionary heroes awakened a wave of patriotism.
Mangal Pandey, Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, and Tatya Tope laid down their lives for the country.
Soldiers, laborers, and farmers worked to overthrow British rule.
Then came the trio “Lal-Bal-Pal”—Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal—who intensified the campaign for Swaraj (self-rule).
Tilak, through his powerful editorials, rattled the British.
Later, Mahatma Gandhi led the freedom struggle.
His non-violent movements gave new strength to the cause.
Vasudev Phadke, the Chapekar brothers attacked the British.
Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru embraced the gallows with a smile at a very young age.
Vinayak Savarkar and Subhas Chandra Bose shook the British with their bold and aggressive methods.
Bose even founded the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) and declared war on the British.
In response, the British government became even more brutal.
They began hanging revolutionaries and killing them in encounters.
But the Indian public was intoxicated with the dream of freedom.
Though there was darkness underfoot, there was a single shining star of hope ahead.
People developed the strength of a dozen elephants to break the chains of slavery.
They longed to fly freely in the sky of independence.
Through movements like Civil Disobedience and Quit India, the freedom struggle grew fiercer.
Many people sacrificed their families, homes, and lives.
They gave their lives for Mother India without a second thought.
At last, the relentless struggle forced the British to surrender.
On 20th February 1947, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced that India would be granted full independence.
And finally, on 15th August 1947, India became free.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the first address from the Red Fort as the first Prime Minister of Independent India, and extended greetings to all citizens.
🕊️ The Freedom We Enjoy Today:
This freedom is the fruit of a long, hard-fought struggle.
It is because of the sacrifices of our freedom fighters that we breathe in a free India today.
It is our duty to preserve this freedom.
We must ensure our country becomes truly great.
This doesn’t demand extreme hardship from us.
We, as students, must love our country.
We must avoid littering public places to maintain the beauty of our land.
We must study hard and serve the country.
We should excel in various fields—academics, sports—and bring glory to India.
We must never disrespect the national flag, for countless revolutionaries have shed their blood for it.
If we all pledge to behave this way, only then can we proudly say:
"Sare Jahan Se Achha, Hindustan Hamara.
Hum Bulbule Hai Iski, Ye Gulistan Hamara."
Jai Hind!
Jai Maharashtra!
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