True Patriotism...

26th January...a very great day in Indian history. The Constitution of India came into force replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India in 1950. It is one of the three national holidays in India. 15th August..the day India got its much awaited freedom from the clutches of the British rule.

These are the basic facts we all know but for me Republic Day or Independence Day is all about the school days. I miss those days. It was so much fun and was like a very big festival for all of us. Getting up early in the morning to get ready for school, wear the whitest of white uniforms and shoes, waiting for the school bus to come and pick us up and the real fun was when we used to reach the school. Our P.T sir used to make us all stand in proper queues, with one hand distance between each other, stand in the stand-at-ease position till further instructions come our way. As I was in the cultural group so I had to be on the stage with the rest of the members. We used to practice all the songs and anthem well in advance so that we all can sing in a good chorus-not even a note here and there. We all used to giggle when our music teacher used to tell us to sing nicely. And I used to feel so proud of myself because I was one of the eldest group member and music sir used to rely on me and that is why he used to keep the microphone in between me and one of my junior's. 

Then the function used to began in a grand way with our songs and dance. Hoisting of National Flag, singing National Anthem, after that fancy dress competition, speeches  given by principal, teachers and seniors, and so much more. And then used to come the part which every student used to wait eagerly for-distribution of sweets and snacks. The beam of happiness which used to come on every one's face never used to go unnoticeable. All the stress and fatigue which they used to get after standing for a long time, used to just fly away. Happy endings for all.

After leaving school, we used to think-now where we will go for the fun, the function and most important-the sweets and snacks?? This one thought used to bother me. But then there is always a solution for everything. When I shifted to Ranchi, we shifted in an apartment, so it was a huge building with others residing there as well. So in the building, to relive those moments, we also started the same trend. We used to dress in Indian wear, preferably Tri-colour clothes and meet at the parking lot. There we used to have the Flag hoisting ceremony followed by singing of National Anthem with a salute and also the distribution of sweets like Jalebi and Motichoor ke laddoo and even Samosas for all. It was such a fun. Everyone used to get involved in it. Later we started with the singing and dancing competition as well, and trust me it was a hit among all.

Today in our busy lives, we still take time out for Republic Day and Independence Day and  atleast we make sure to remember the people because of whose sacrifices, we are living a peaceful life. Proud to be an Indian...Jai Hind!!