Published Aug 15, 2025 1 minute readMore than 100 people attended Indian Independence Day celebrations at Wentworth Park in Sydney on Friday. On this day, the Indian Independence Act 1947 came into effect, transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. The day commemorates the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom. JEREMY FRASER Jeremy FraserArticle contentMore than 100 people attended a celebration to commemorate Indian Independence Day at Wentworth Park in Sydney on Friday. The celebration featured food, games and entertainment for people of all ages.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn this day in 1947, the Indian Independence Act came into effect, transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. The day commemorates the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom.Article contentArticle contentHere are scenes from the event:Article content Alfred Sujith performs during Indian Independence Day celebrations at Wentworth Park in Sydney on Friday. On this day, the Indian Independence Act 1947 came into effect, transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. The day commemorates the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom. JEREMY FRASER Jeremy FraserArticle contentArticle content More than 100 people attended Indian Independence Day celebrations at Wentworth Park in Sydney on Friday. On this day, the Indian Independence Act 1947 came into effect, transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. The day commemorates the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom. JEREMY FRASER Jeremy FraserArticle contentArticle content
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