I love parades. I love the synchronized marching, the band tunes, the smart uniforms. I've been watching the grand Republic Day Parade at Rajpath for over five years now, and each time, it amazes me. Today, as India celebrates her 62nd year of being a democratic republic, I wish everyone a Happy Republic Day:)
Before the parade begins, the Prime Minister, on behalf of the people of India, pays respect to the flame burning at India Gate- Amar Jawaan- a tribute to the soldiers lost in the 1971 war... and other martyrs. After this, the PM and other dignitaries present proceed to Rajpath to witness the parade.
Like every year, it was awesome this time too.
There's that feeling I get when the tricolour is hoisted... it's a combination of gratitude, love and pride... for my country and country people. This is MY India. It may have issues- corrupt leaders, multi-billion scams, illiteracy, poverty, and so much more- but it's my motherland... and I love it for what it is.
There is no other country with such cultural diversity and tolerance for so many religions. There is no other country with such varied geography. There is no other country with such resources. And there is no other country with such people.
We're the right mix of culture and modernity. Our 'paramparaas' and 'sanskars' are all in place and so is our bold forwardness.
We're the youth of this country. It is up to us to help our nation develop and grow into a major power of the world. What I'm trying to say is explained by one of my most favourite quotes.
"Ab bhi jiska khoon na khaula, khoon nahi vo paani hai
jo desh ke kaam na aaye, vo bekaar jawani hai."
We're all in this together.
hey.......very touchy indeed! i like it so much!!!
ReplyDeletejai hind!!!!!!!!!