Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny; and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.

Jawaharlal Nehru, Speech to Constituent Assembly —1947

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Nehru, Jawaharlal. “Tryst with Destiny.” 14 Aug. 1947, New Delhi, India.
2. Nehru, Jawaharlal. “Tryst with Destiny.” Handwritten manuscript, dated draft containing “date” in place of “tryst.” Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Archives, New Delhi. Displayed at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.