Quote by Jawaharlal Nehru, Tryst With Des

Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance. It is fitting that at this solemn moment we take the pledge of dedication to the service of India and her people and to the still larger cause of humanity.

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This quote, spoken by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on the eve of India's independence in 1947, encapsulates the significance of the nation's liberation from colonial rule. It highlights the long-awaited moment when India, after years of struggle, emerges from darkness to embrace a new era of freedom. Nehru acknowledges that the journey towards self-governance may not be perfect, but emphasizes the commitment to progressively fulfill the promises made to the nation's citizens. The quote signifies a monumental shift in history, as the voice of a suppressed nation is finally given the opportunity to be heard and contribute to the betterment of both India and humanity as a whole.

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