India got independence in 1950

India became an independent country on August 15, 1947 and a Republic in 1950 after its constitution was passed.

India became an independent country on August 15, 1947 and a Republic in 1950 after its constitution was passed.India gained independence from the British on August 15 1947, the same day that partition officially took place. On this day, India became the Union of India. Between 1947-1949, Indian officials debated on the constitution, which was ultimately passed in 1949 and officially adopted on 26th January 1950, more commonly known as Republic Day.

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