The Story Behind India's Independence Date
Why 15 August? — The Story Behind India’s Independence Date” takes a closer look at the fascinating story behind one of the most familiar dates in Indian history. Why did India become independent on 15 August 1947, and not on another day? This podcast explores the political circumstances, historical decisions, and events that led to the choice of this particular date. Going beyond the usual Independence Day narrative, it uncovers the lesser-known details behind the date we celebrate every year and shows how a single day came to mark the beginning of a new chapter in India’s history.












