Independence Day: No, India did not get complete independence in 1947. Here's why
Posted on: 15 Aug, 11:19 AM
Independence Day history: On August 15, 1947, India gained dominion status, not full independence. Jawaharlal Nehru became Prime Minister, with George VI as King. The Indian National Congress accepted this as a temporary measure, expecting full sovereignty would follow. In 1950, India achieved complete independence by adopting a republican model of governance.