Independence Day 2024: 5 Slogans, Given By Freedom Fighters, To Revisit On This Day

India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. On this day, India was declared independent from the Britishers who ruled over this nation for more than 200 years. The freedom struggle witnessed the sacrifices of many, who laid their life on the line to attain a free and democratic nation. Like every year, all schools, colleges and educational institutions arrange events to celebrate Independence Day. It encompasses activities such as delivering speeches, chanting slogans and various other engagements. In such a situation, if you are looking for thought-provoking and motivational slogans to make your speech impactful, we have shortlisted a few from our immortal martyrs.

Chandra Shekhar Azad

The valiant Chandra Shekhar Azad who sacrificed his life by shooting himself so that the British could not capture him alive, said – “Dushman ki goliyon ka hum samna karenge, Azad hee rahein hain, Azad hee rahenge (Translation: We will face the enemy’s bullets, we were free, we will remain free)”

Bhagat Singh

It is impossible to talk about freedom without mentioning Bhagat Singh. Considered to be one of the bravest freedom fighters in India, once said, “Life is lived on its own… other’s shoulders are used only at the time of funeral” He also once said, “They can kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my soul”.

Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhash Chandra Bose, the famous freedom fighter known as Netaji, was known in particular for his militant approach to independence and his push for socialist policies. One of his famous slogans is “Freedom is not given, it is taken.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who played a prominent role in India’s freedom once said, “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes”. His civil disobedience movement is also one of the major movements that broke the Britisher’s back. He also said, “When the state becomes lawless or corrupt, civil disobedience becomes a sacred duty.”

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who received the title of Lokmanya, said- “Swaraj is my birthright, and I will have it.”