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Midnight symbolizes the end of one era and the beginning of another. By declaring independence at midnight, the Indian leaders marked the transition from colonial rule to freedom.
The timing was chosen as a powerful symbol of new beginnings. This moment resonated with the idea of "a new dawn" for the country.
Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last British Viceroy of India, was appointed to oversee the transition of power.
The British formally transferred power to Indian leaders on August 15, 1947.
At midnight, Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, delivered his famous speech titled ‘Tryst with Destiny.’
‘Tryst with Destiny’ was intended to evoke a sense of destiny and profound change, inspired by historical moments of revolution and transformation.
On August 15, 1947, the Indian national flag was hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi, symbolizing the end of colonial rule.