A tryst with destiny

Jawaharlal Nehru [August 14 1947]

Foreword Ian Jack. The Guardian, c2007.

Title from cover. This speech was delivered by Jawaharlal Nehru to the Constituent Assembly of India in New Delhi on August 14 1947" -- t.p. verso. "Delhi rejoices and Mr Gandhi fasts : India wakes to life and freedom. The following articles ran in the Manchester Guardian on August 15 1947 as India became independent. Some have been abridged" -- pp. 11-14.

Book 9 of the series: Great speeches of the 20th century. Recording 6 on the CD [1:57]

EN LFACT 7:9; EN LFACT 7(CD) Open access