Independence Day 2024: Iconic Slogans and Inspirational Quotes from Freedom Fighters That Will Ignite Your Patriotic Spirit

Independence Day 2024: India celebrates its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, August 15. India gained independence from British colonial rule on August 15, 1947. The day honours the freedom fighters who gave their lives for the country and made countless sacrifices. During the freedom struggle, these freedom fighters gave many slogans to motivate people and instill patriotism in them. These slogans and quotes had a profound impact on the psyche of Indian citizens. To boost the patriotic mood on August 15, here are some iconic slogans and inspirational quotes from freedom fighters.

Independence Day 2024: Iconic slogans and inspirational quotes from freedom fighters

“The shots that hit me are the final nails in the coffin of British rule in India.” – Lala Lajpat Rai

“Freedom is not expensive at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay to live?” – Mahatma Gandhi.

“Satyamev Jayate.” – Madan Mohan Malviya.

“Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azaadi doonga.” – Subhash Chandra Bose.

“If you are not ready to act, keep quiet and don’t think at all.” – Annie Besant.

“Who lives when India dies?” – Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

“Win or die.” – Mahatma Gandhi.

“Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil me hai, dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qaatil mein hai.” – Ramprasad Bismil.

“Many years ago we made a promise with destiny, and now the time has come when we shall fulfil our promise, not entirely, but in large measure. At midnight, when the world sleeps, India will awaken to life and freedom.” – Jawaharlal Nehru.

“Swaraj is my birthright and I will have it” – Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

“A constitution is not merely a legal document. It is a vehicle of life and its spirit always reflects the spirit of the times.” – BR Ambedkar.

“You can bind me, you can destroy me, you can even destroy this body, but my mind you will never capture.” – Mahatma Gandhi.

“Every citizen of India must remember that he is an Indian and has all the rights in this country, but also certain responsibilities.” – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

“Unless you attain social freedom, the freedom granted to you by law is of no avail.” – BR Ambedkar.

“Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” – Jawaharlal Nehru.

“Bombs and guns do not make revolution. The sword of revolution is sharpened on the whetstones of ideas.” – Bhagat Singh.

“I want all men to be Indians first, Indians second, and nothing but Indians.” – BR Ambedkar.

“Dushman ki goliyon ka hum samna karenge, Azad hee rahein hain, Azad hee rahenge” – Chandra Shekhar Azad.

“May the new India arise from the peasant houses, from the huts of the cobblers and sweepers, from the ploughshares of the peasants.” – Swami Vivekananda.

“A man may die for an idea, but that idea will take shape in a thousand lives after his death.” – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

“The greatness of a country lies in its undying ideal of love and sacrifice which inspires the mothers of humanity.” – Sarojini Naidu.