Fifty four ambassadors pay respect

By Ina Stasevic in Croatia

Since the Indian Independence Act was passed in 1947, one of the oldest states in the history and culture of the world, the subcontinent has been divided into two states, India and Pakistan.

 At that time, on August 15, 1947, the first Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, unveiled the Indian flag and delivered the famous speech "View with Destiny". Since then, every year on that date, today Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists the flag as the military parade ends at the Red Fort.

 The huge fort is impressive from a distance, it is a feature of Delhi and it was the palace of the Mughal emperors for 200 years, after which it was taken over by the British. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor who was crowned here in 1837.

The construction of the red fortress began in 1638 and was completed in 1648. The fortress was built by Emperor Shah Jahan. The red fort was originally white in color and at that time was known as Quila-E-Mubarak, which meant the blessed fort. It was originally built from limestone, which began to crumble over time. The British Government then had the entire fortress renovated and painted red, which forever changed the original color and changed the name to the red fortress.

In the past, the fortress housed harems, hammams, areas intended for justice, cannons, openings for weapons and many other military and social features. Particularly impressive is the Hall for Public Audiences with its beautifully carved stone, marble throne and carved marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, which is a truly wonderful example of the artistry of the builders of the time.

 There are also various exhibits, photographs and stories about the British occupation of India. The picture of the battle from 1857, which beautifully depicted that event, stands out.

In front of the gigantic monument, everyone feels small, so this place was not chosen by chance that the Prime Minister of India addresses from here, every year since the foundation of the country. At the same time, on the border that separates India and Pakistan, border security forces on both sides are conducting exercises and then soldiers are exchanging sweets with each other, despite numerous military border clashes.

This year on that day, a huge number of people from all over India were in the city to witness the flag hoisting ceremony, a very important symbol of Independence Day, 21 gun salutes and a moving, strong, brave, proud rendition of the National Anthem "Jana Gana Mana". .

Every year India is making huge efforts to realize the dream of a new India, especially in the last ten years with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India has gained momentum and is achieving visible progress and social prosperity.

On the occasion of the celebration of 76 years of Indian independence at the initiative of Ambassador H.E. Raj Kumar Srivastava, the Indian Embassy in Croatia organized a commemorative concert. The musicians performed well-known jazz pieces, promoting the sounds of freedom and good mood along with aspects of Indian culture, in the wonderful setting of Park Maksimir in Zagreb, the capital of the Republic of Croatia. The guests listened and enjoyed the strong emotions of the music genre.

Fifty-four ambassadors in Croatia came to pay their respects and congratulate the Ambassador of India on Independence Day.