Tryst With Destiny - 1947 Celebrations- Boycotted by Mahatma.

Midnight Celebrations in Parliament

Tryst With Destiny - 1947 Speech of Nehru.

Most important fact to note is that while flamboyant speeches were being made by some in safe and cozy environments , Mahatma Gandhi chose to be in Noakhali ( Bengal ) , without any Security , trying to quell violent communal violence.

1947 Nehru led Mid Night bash was boycotted by the Mahatma , the main leader of the Freedom Struggle.

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