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Yes, India gained freedom from Great Britain on 15th August, 1947. Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn as the fist Prime Minister of India.

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Q: India celebrates August 15th as the independence day because on this day India saw their wish of becoming independent true from united kingdom.?
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