Independence Day came three days late in some areas of West Bengal bordering Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, reportedly, due to an error by the Boundary Commission. Since then, these areas celebrate Independence Day on August 18. (Representative Image: Pinterest)
The Indian National Flag was hoisted on August 18, 1947 in parts Of Nadia and Malda districts due to a dispute over the boundaries, which led to certain areas becoming a part of East Pakistan in the first few days of partition. (Representative Image: Pinterest)
The partition of British India in 1947 led to the formation of India and Pakistan. The Boundary Commission was responsible for determining the border lines. The line was drawn by the British lawyer, Cyril Radcliffe. (Representative Image: Pinterest)
According to reports, some areas in Nadia district were first put in East Pakistan, which is now known as Bangladesh. These areas consisted of areas that had predominantly Hindu population. This arrangement left the people uncertain about which nation they belonged to and what their future held for them. (Representative Image: Pinterest)
The locals vehemently opposed the move. The leaders, powerful families, and the people from Nadia were against the idea that their regions would be part of East Pakistan. The protest eventually reached Lord Mountbatten, who was the last British Viceroy in India. (Image: Wikipedia)
Later, Mountbatten ordered Radcliffe to correct the disputed boundary, and the corrected map was made public that night, 17 August 1947. The correction accepted these areas as Indian territory. It is said that before the change, the flag of Pakistan had been hoisted in certain places. Following the new demarcation, Pakistan’s flag was taken down. The Indian Tricolour was hoisted on August 18, which made the date a memorable one of the area. (Image: Pexels)
Here, Independence Day falling on August 18 marks the time when their territorial identity was finally established in favour of India. Since 1991, the inhabitants of these regions have been celebrating August 18 as their own Independence Day. (Representative Image: Facebook)
