Madras Celebrates with Joy on the Eve of Independence in 1947

Fast Summary

• Independence Eve in Madras: On August 14, 1947, Madras eagerly prepared for India’s independence with elaborate decorations, lighting arrangements tested by merchants and public participation in celebrations.
• Midnight Celebrations: Independence was marked by torchlight processions, chants of ‘Vande Mataram,’ temple bells, conchs, and trumpets. “Vande Mataram” sung by Sucheta Kripalani aired via All India radio.
• Official Morning Ceremonies: The Governor of Madras swore in the Prime Minister (O.P. Ramaswami Reddiar) and ministers at Fort St. George after lowering the Union Jack and hoisting the Tricolour at dawn.
• City-wide Events:

– At Banqueting Hall, Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy presided over women’s gatherings where freedom fighter Rukmani Lakshmipathi raised the National Flag; D.K. Pattammal sang patriotic songs.
– The Island Grounds hosted a large independence Day parade where Governor Archibald Nye took salute after hoisting the flag.
– Ripon Buildings saw a decorated procession involving elephants, camels, Boy Scouts; K.Chandramouli gave a special flag to Corporation officials to be hoisted.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The reported grandeur of Independence festivities in Madras on August 15th highlights deep societal emotion tied to India’s liberation from British colonial rule. The joy-filled torchlit processions show how entrenched hope had been among citizens across all strata during decades-long struggles like Quit india Movement or Civil Disobedience before mood victory finally arrived谢BACKED History-sharing emphas around conveying collective notion-community .