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72 Years of Independence: Watershed Moments That Shaped India 

Read about the key political events that have shaped modern India. 

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1947 – Tryst with Destiny

India becomes a free and independent nation whose struggles and aspirations were encapsulated in Pandit Nehru's acclaimed ‘tryst with destiny’ speech.

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Jawaharlal Nehru making his “Tryst with Destiny” speech at the Midnight Session of Parliament.
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1984 – The Assassination of Indira Gandhi

Indira Gandhi is assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards on 31 October 1984, following which her son, Rajiv, takes over. Gandhi is assassinated just a few months after Operation Blue Star.

A pogrom continues across Delhi and the adjoining areas for three days. There is looting, destruction of property, and killing.

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2015 – A Ray of Hope

The anti-corruption Aam Aadmi Party, headed by Arvind Kejriwal, wins a stunning victory in Delhi state elections, marking the BJP's first big setback since it triumphed in the 2014 general election.

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AAP workers celebrate the party’s victory in Delhi election. 
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1999 – A War on Icy Heights

Tension in Kashmir leads to a brief war with Pakistan-backed forces in the icy heights around Kargil in Kashmir.

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As we celebrate 72 years of Indian Independence, it’s a good time to look back at the events and times that shaped our nation since 15 August 1947.

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Published: 02 Aug 2018, 12:42 PM IST
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