India observes 77th Independence in Guyana with traditional hoisting of National Flag

India’s 77th Independence Day was celebrated on Tuesday with the ceremonial hoisting of its National Flag at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Peter Rose Street, Georgetown. The flag was hoisted by Charge d’Affaires of the Indian High Commission, Shri Amir Chand, which was followed by the National Anthem.
Present at the event were members of the Indian diaspora, Indian nationals, friends of India, and representatives of cultural organisations in Guyana among others.
A message from the President of India HE Smt Droupadi Murmu, was also read by the Indian diplomat and this was followed by several cultural items including classical dance, the reciting of poems, and the singing of patriotic songs.
The High Commission of India has also been organising various events since March 2021 to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
A virtual exhibition to commemorate Partition Horror Remembrance Day was organised on August 14, also at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre.
The exhibition was inaugurated by a senior and prominent member of the Indian diaspora in Guyana, Kanhaiya Lal Kriplani. Shri Amir Chand gave brief remarks on the occasion, explaining the significance of the event. The exhibition will continue until August 16.

India gained Independence from British rule on this day in 1947, while the Constitution was adopted in 1950.
In 1757, British rule began in India, which was followed by the victory of the English East India Company at the Battle of Plassey and they gained control over the country. The East India Company took control of India for almost 100 years and then the British crown replaced it via the Indian Mutiny in 1857-58. During World War I, the Indian Independence Movement was started and it was led by Mahatma Gandhi, who advocated the method of a nonviolent, non-cooperation movement which was followed by the Civil Disobedience Movement.
In 1946, the Labour Government, the exchequer of Britain, thought of ending their rule over India because of their capital loss during World War II. Then, the British Government in early 1947 announced the transfer of all powers to the Indians by June 1948.
In June 1947, several leaders – Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Abul Kalam Azad, B R Ambedkar, etc agreed to the partition of India.
Millions of people from different religious groups started finding places to reside. Due to this, approximately 250,000 to 500,000 people died.
On August 15, 1947, at midnight, India achieved independence and was concluded by the Jawahar Lal Nehru speech “Tryst with destiny”.