'At The Stroke Of The Midnight Hour...': Watch And Read Jawaharlal Nehru's 1947 'Tryst With Destiny' Speech
In his speech, Jawaharlal Nehru discussed the objectives India must seek and the contributions that each Indian must make in order for the nation to prevail and reclaim its former grandeur.
“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom…” These were the words spoken by the first Prime Minister of Independent India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on the eve of independence in 1947.
It was a pious hour for all Indians, as a country that had been under British rule for more than 200 years was finally being freed.
India has come a long way since then, and today it steps into the 75th year of independence by celebrating this journey, paying homage to our leaders without whom this freedom would have been nothing, but a distant dream.
The spirit of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', which commemorates 75 years of India's independence, is not only to pay homage to our freedom fighters but also to recall all the significant landmarks during India’s Independence movement. Pandit Nehru’s speech is one such occasion that has a significant place in Indian History.
In his speech, Jawaharlal Nehru discussed the objectives India must seek and the contributions that each Indian must make in order for the nation to prevail and reclaim its former grandeur.
This "Tryst with Destiny" speech encourages Indians to strive and make it easier for scholars and young people to take responsibility for carrying out the nation's efforts and preserve the history of our freedom fighters. All Indians should always try to recall the essence of the value of freedom.
Sentiments Of Jawaharlal Nehru's Speech:
The Tryst with Destiny speech given by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru spoke about aspects that transcend the history of India.
The speech sets a tone where the concept of service to the nation and the accomplishment of the promises made by the Indian National Congress is continuously reiterated.
He says, “Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny; and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially…”
Nehru painted a vivid picture of the historical diversity of India in his speech and emphasised his hope for an equally large, if not greater, future for India, moulded by the sacrifices of Indian liberation warriors and the labour of new Indian citizens. His speech acted as a rallying cry for the Indian populace to fight for the restoration of an India that the British had destroyed. The leaders of India have vowed to ensure peace and prosperity for their young country, which had just overcome a more than 200-year-old yoke that had ruled it.
Nehru also issued a caution against petty prejudice and divisive criticism in reference to the caste, racial, and religious issues that have plagued India for centuries.
This is evident from his words, “This is no time for petty and destructive criticism, no time for ill will or blaming others. We have to build the noble mansion of free India where all her children may dwell.”
Significance Of Jawaharlal Nehru's Speech:
The Tryst with Destiny speech is one of history's greatest orations. It represents the triumphant climax of the Indian independence movement against British colonial control in India. It is regarded as one of the greatest speeches of the 20th century.
Despite having India and its liberation as its main subjects, Nehru's speech had a much wider and more international appeal. In his speech, Nehru was more concerned with fostering a sense of brotherhood throughout the world than simply within our own country.
He also made a subliminal plea to treat all people with respect and to regard their sovereignty as highly as we do our own.
His message was for his generation, the generations to come, as well as the many governments that will come after.
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