Jawaharlal Nezru is sworn in the Indian premiere on August 15, 1947 | Photo Credit: Hinde Archives
Once again we gather under the tricolor, my heart is full of pride and humility. Seventy -eight years ago, our beloved nation released liberated from the handcuffs of colonial subjugs and feudal exploitation. This victory was not just a transfer of power, it was the awakening of people, a long suppressed, who dared to dream of dignity, equality and self -government.
Independence did not come to us as a gift, it was harassed for generations of victims by fearless revolutionaries who questioned emperors, progressive thinkers who dismantled the walls of ignorance and superstition, and rationalists who illuminated the torch of reason and modernity. They imagined India where justice would not be a privilege, but a spelling where the opportunity would not be reserved for a couple, but widespread to every citizen.
This day is not just a memory of our political liberation, but it is a reminder of the unfinished path to deeper and more true independence. Real freedom is realized when education is not denied when no family sleeps hungry when farmer’s drudgery is honored by a fair reward when women walk without fear, and when every Indian, regardless of caste, religion, gender or region, ability to dream and achieve.
It was with this vision that the architects of modern India gave us an institution rooted in freedom, equality, brotherhood and justice. These values are not just words on parchment, they are live promises that we must follow, protect and renew with each generation. At the age of rapid technological transformation, we must also educate scientific temperament, our freedom fighters appreciated, and ensure that progress serves humanity and strengthens the bonds of our unity.
In the carnation, we tried to transfer this mission to real independence through our transformation warranty schemes. By ensuring food safety, financial support for women, traveling from free bus for our sisters, uninterrupted electricity for homes and direct aid for young people, we remove everyday obstacles that prevent people from aspiration. Economic problems, social discrimination and expulsion based on identity must never be chains that connect our people. Our goal is to create a society where every citizen, regardless of their birth, background or belief, can walk forward with confidence, dignity and equal opportunities.
Independence Day must be inspired by us, not satisfied, but determination and determination to face inequalities, heal divisions and build India where prosperity is shared, the environment is weighed and every voice can be heard. The task ahead of us is huge, but also the power of our people.
On this sacred day, I are expanding my hottest greetings to the inhabitants of Karnataka and the Hindu team, whose service in adherence to democratic discourse and the spirit of investigating honors honors the heritage of our struggle for freedom. We should commit to being alive for which countless lives have been given, and pass on to the future generations of the nation to be fairer, more compassionate and more vivid than the one we have inherited.
Jai Hind.
Siddaramaiaha is the main Minister of Karnataka.
Published – August 15 2025 01:06 IS
