Independence Day (India) Independence Day, Gandhi stayed in Calcutta in an attempt to stem the carnage. On 14 August 1947, the Independence Day of Pakistan, the new Dominion of Pakistan came into being; Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as its first Governor General in Karachi. The Constituent Assembly of India met for its fifth session at 11 pm on 14 August in the Constitution Hall in New Delhi. The session was chaired by the president Rajendra Prasad. In this session, Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the Tryst with Destiny speech proclaiming India's independence. The members of the Assembly formally took the pledge of being
Independence Rock Festival is truly the Woodstock of India." Giving budding talent a stage has always been of great importance Independence Rock. Independence Rock has played a key part in the celebrated stature of bands like Pentagram, Parikrama, Zero, Demonic Resurrection, Bhayanak Maut and so many more – they all found a connection with the audience at Independence Rock and have climbed the ladders of success from there on. In that, lies our greatest satisfaction. The 25th I-Rock is said to have International presence, to signify the 25th occurrence. Playing the stage were the Metal Giants Zygnema, Bhayanak Maut & Brahma. There is