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Midnight wasn’t the end: What happened in first few hours of Independent India

India’s liberation from British rule was celebrated at midnight on August 15, 1947, as Jawaharlal Nehru captivated everyone with his famed ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech. Following this historic moment, the newly formed government not only celebrated freedom but also faced daunting challenges related to governance and nation-building, with Lord Mountbatten taking charge as the first Governor-General during a time marked by the chaos of Partition.

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