Independence Day....

On 15 August 1947, India became an independent nation. This was preceded by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's famous speech titled Tryst with destiny.

“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance..... We end today a period of ill fortune, and India discovers herself again.”

This year we celebrated our 61st year of independence and it is indeed a matter of great pride and joy for all of us.

We have marched into the 21st century today. The younger generation does not know much about what happened sixty years ago except what is written in history books. But rightfully so because as the saying goes...Time heals everything, and humans must live in the present and aspire about their future.
So every year people do look forward to 15th August, but from the point of view of a national holiday when they can relax. I personally do not remember doing anything substantial to celebrate this day over the years maybe except participating in school functions.
This year was no different. But even then in my heart of hearts I bear strong patriotic feelings towards my country. It definitely made me think about what I could do to make this day a better experience rather than a usual holiday.

While watching television I happened to view an extremely interesting feature.This was about how a group of young people celebrated this day by spending it at an orphanage.
What was different was that they spent the day renovating the orphanage. The place was painted, decorated with some new facilities and utilities provided for the children.
These people were no professionals but a bunch of enthusiastic youngsters who successfully implemented a very good idea. Most of them were trying their hand at these odd jobs for the first time in their life. But it led to excellent results.
I shall try and do something similar in future

The position of the Prime Minister of our country is indeed a highly respected and important one.Given a chance to hold this position I would use this opportunity to make the young generations aware of how they could contribute in the development and building of our country.One requires a sense of belonging to be a part of anything. I shall try and bring about this spirit in the people. If each one of us could do a small bit, it would go a long way in ensuring the prosperity and growth of our nation.

I feel very very proud that I belong to this beautiful nation called India.

Jai Hind