Let me take this opportunity to wish your esteemed self, your correspondents and all the readers a very Patriotic and Honoured Republic Day. Being an expatriate, living in a country where celebrations other than the festival of Eid is looked upon suspiciously by the local authorities, Republic day celebrations is missed in all its essence.
Republic day is a day to remember the patriotism of our freedom fighters who, fought against the colonial rule and brought it to an end. It is a day to mark respect for those brave souls who wanted the “Purna Swaraj” on the 26th January 1930. It is a day when those great leaders identified the future of India and set up a law that was to give democracy to the millions spread across diverse cultures, numerous languages, assorted terrains and dissimilar tastes but all united in just one dream, that of an India which is a “SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and secure to all its citizens; JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation”
I wish being in India during Republic Day so as to be a part of the flag hoisting ceremony with the same enthusiasm and excitement with which I used to go to my school in my childhood days and also give me the opportunity to rush back home to watch the live ceremony of Republic Day celebrations in the doordarshan starting from the floral wreath in the Amar Jawan Jyoti, Silent prayers for those warriors who laid down their lives for our independence, Flag hoisting by the President, Saluting the nation by singing the Anthem, Applauding those brave hearts receiving their medallions for their service to the society, Watching in awe the synchronized parade of our forces and the display of our strengths, and the Colourful display of our varied heritage.
However, all these wishes remain a dream that is never fulfilled. Being in a community who gives preference to religious Faith than to Nationalism, those feelings are never allowed to get any space. Once again wishing all my compatriots a Proud Republic day and with tearful eyes dear mother, I am missing you!!!
Credits: To Rekha
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