On India’s Independence Day, we bring you an untold side of the freedom story — the political struggles, betrayals, and difficult choices that led to the Partition of 1947. For decades, a growing section of society has blamed Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru for dividing the country. But what really happened? Who actually pushed for the division, and what were the forces that made it inevitable? This in-depth episode of Stories Untold, hosted by Neeraj, traces the journey from the 1940 Lahore Resolution to the explosive events of Direct Action Day in 1946, the violent riots of Bengal and Noakhali, and the tense negotiations between the Congress, the Muslim League, and the British government. We explore the role of key figures — Jinnah’s political maneuvers, Nehru’s controversial statements, Mountbatten’s plans, and Gandhi’s desperate attempts to keep India united. Using rare visuals and scenes from Freedom at Midnight, we recreate the turbulent months leading to 15 August 1947, when India celebrated freedom but paid a heartbreaking price — millions displaced, lakhs killed, and a subcontinent permanently divided. This Independence Day, go beyond the celebrations and discover the political chess game behind India’s freedom.