Transfer of Power Versus Independence in Indian Context

This paper examines the new aspect of Indian nationalism. British handed over the power on 15th August 1947 to two dominions- India and Pakistan. We Indians claim that we got Independence on that sacred day, but was it really ‘Independence’ on that particular day? What are those tests to examine the Independence? What changes brings the ‘Independence’ to the natives politically, administratively and legally? If the Indian Independence lacks the test, then should it be called transfer of Power as VP Menon claimed in his most famous books on the subject? Despite of the victory in WWII, why British compelled to change in the guard in hurry? Was it due to pressure caused by Subhash Chandra Bose (herein after Bose) and his Indian National Army (herein after INA). The nationalistic upsurge created by the heroic saga of Bose and Redfort trial of INA soldiers was obviously related to the sudden transfer of power.