As the Republic Day Approaches...

As the days counts less for our national festival Republic Day to approach, I feel nostalgic about the childhood times back in school when there used to be cultural programmes in my school showing the historic traditions of India . There used to be practices in our schools for the march-pasts and the whole school used to echo with the sound of patriotic songs for 10 days. As the day came nearer and nearer practices went intense and everyone worked hard to give their best. Dressed in our white uniforms we reached our schools on that day. There was flag hoisting by the chief guest. The school band was the main attraction .What a splendid band it was..!!Walking with great pride in the middle of the assembly of the students, it was something we had, to boast about. And at the end we received sweets. When returning back home, whole of the town had flags at the top of the house and was singing songs, "Ae mere watan ke logo” being the major one.

Today, all this is gone and has become a day of holiday to rest sitting at home just as any other Saturday or Sunday. Though I watch the flag hoisting at the Red Fort by the President of India on television .But back then, Republic Day had a special meaning. India got its Constitution on this day. It seems very trivial to us now but our martyrs know what it took to assert and claim for Independence and the Constitution makers know challenges faced in making of Constitution and giving all the sections of society equal status and rights. We cannot imagine this unless experienced. But it is our misfortune that we youngsters were not there to fight for our freedom struggle. So, at least this Republic Day, try to be the responsible citizens of the country, know your rights but don’t forget your duty. Stay with peace and brotherhood and help each other grow. Respect your freedom..!!!

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