Independence Day essay writing tips for students: On the 79th Independence Day, schools across India will be organising cultural programs and dance performances to celebrate the patriotic fervour felt
by citizens and create awareness among young minds about India’s great freedom struggle.
While the traditional pre-Independence Day function remains a common form of 15th August celebrations in schools, many educational institutes also arrange essay competitions for students to take part in.
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Through these competitions, students learn about our freedom fighters and how the democratic and secular country we live in today came to be despite 200 years of British dominance. Here are some of the tips and essay ideas that students can follow and give their best shot at winning their school prize for Independence Day.
Ideas For Essay Competitions On Independence Day
An Independence Day essay should naturally focus on the history behind Indian independence, the leaders and revolutionaries who fought for the nation’s rights from an oppressive British regime and how youth can take inspiration from their works and great legacy.
Historical Journey to Independence
An essay detailing how the British colonial rule began in the mid-18th century and expanded aggressively through the East India Company before it was first challenged by the Revolt of 1857.
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Figures like Bahadur Shah Zafar, Rani Lakshmi Bai and Mangal Pandey fought with bravery against the British army and awakened the nationalist sentiment against the white narcissists, laying the foundation for the freedom struggle.
Writing on Freedom Fighters
While unsuccessful, the Revolt of 1857 laid the groundwork for civil resistance led by several of our political leaders and revolutionaries. Students can write an essay on how Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) leaders such as Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad gave the British a taste of their own medicine by opting for violence to protect the rights of the citizens from unlawful practices.
They may also focus on the peaceful civil resistance movements led by Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, including the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Salt March (1930) and Quit India Movement (1942).
Students are also advised to learn and write about Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, among other leaders, to truly expand their understanding of the freedom struggle and underline how youth can take inspiration and take part in the national welfare today.
Role of Women In the Independence Struggle
The brave women of India were not behind and fought for the country’s Independence with equal courage. Students can write an essay on how the journey and bravery of Rani Lakshmi Bai during the 1857 Revolt inspired women across the country to take part in the freedom movement.
Whether it is Sarojini Naidu, who broke stereotypes as a poet, speaker, and political leader, or Kasturba Gandhi for her participation in civil disobedience movements alongside her husband.
Students can also write about Aruna Asaf Ali for fearlessly leading protests and becoming a national icon during the Quit India Movement.
