The significance of Indias independence
In his tryst with destiny speech at midnight on August 14/15, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru used the phrase not wholly or in full measure to describe Indias attainment of freedom.
Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, said the first prime minister of India, 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, while the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.
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