![Dr Edmond Fernandes delivering his speech during the 78th Independence Day Celebration of India Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect. India attained independence following the independence movement noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience led by Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.[1] Independence coincided with the partition of India,[2] in which British India was divided into the Dominions of India and Pakistan; the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties. On 15 August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. On each subsequent Independence Day, the incumbent Prime Minister customarily raises the flag and gives an address to the nation.[3] The entire event is broadcast by Doordarshan, India's national broadcaster, and usually begins with the shehnai music of Ustad Bismillah Khan. Independence Day is observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. It is a national holiday.[4][5][6]](https://www.edmond.in/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png)
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Dr Edmond Fernandes inaugurates Model United Nations SAPMUN 2024 at St. Aloysius Pre-University College
September 13, 2024
St. Aloysius Pre-University College hosted SAPMUN 2024, a Model United Nations program. Dr. Edmond Fernandes, Honorary Director, Edward & Cynthia...
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Dr Edmond Fernandes celebrates the 78th Independence Day with St. Ann’s Pre University College
August 15, 2024
St. Ann’s Pre-University College, Mangaluru celebrated the 78th Independence Day of India with Dr. Edmond Fernandes as Chief Guest. St....
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