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57 years passed since 26-01-1950. 58th running!

"Hello everyone

So, its 26th January today - The Repulic day! No wonder everyone's face is lit up with an enchanting smile that speaks of no classes, i.e. freedom! This day marks the Zenith of the completion of 58 years of successful India as a 'Republic'. Republic means Democracy which goes by the famous cliche - for the people, by the people and of the people; which consolidates the fact that we indirectly govern ourselves! Ahh Freedom.. to live the way we want! isnt it?

History is a subject which probably interests not many of us, but is an important base on which the present is built, India's present is built, and in turn, our present is built. So, it is, but an important factor that predetermined to some extent, the state of our present existence. So, Allow me to get into a bit of history. India was declared 'Republic' on January 26 1950 and that is when It became 'independent' in the true sense. It has transformed a lot since independence, as can be seen from the tremendous advancement that has taken place in the field of science - nuclear, missile and to a lesser extent, space programmes to list a few. And it will shine even more as you take india to the higher level of success with your growth into sucessful enterpreneurs, doctors, engineers and what not.

I find it very apt to quote a part of our president's speech made on 26 january 2003:
"India can become a developed nation only if everyone contributes to the best of his or her ability and capacity. The mission is: In transforming India into a developed nation by 2020, what can be the role of every citizen in addition to the governmental initiatives of launching programs for the vision of developed India. I have already explained that there has to be integrated development programmes with empowered management structure. In addition, I would like to suggest various missions for our people. For example, the student community can take up the task, during holidays to make a certain number of people literate in their area where their schools or houses are situated. Only a burning candle can light another." To quote it in simple words, the future of india lies in your hands, and you will be the key agents in making the vision, of India being a 'developed' nation by 2020, a reality. The candle - burning with ideas, with innovation, is in you. You have the power to light india with the candle.

Wish you a bright future ahead."

REJECTED - Completely useless.. a speech for school children has to be written.. This doesnt even have more than 3 paragraphs.. The language used is inappropriate to be spoken in front of little school children (1st - 10th class students). What was I thinking when i wrote that for dad?! God!

God...

God - God only knows how often this word occurs in the statements i frame. Reason? who knows! Is it because i believe a lot in God? hmm.. wouldnt agree to that, because i dont. But i do respect the FAITH that others have in god. Faith - its beautiful. What gives birth to it? I dont know. All i know is that I cant believe it. But yes, Faith is beautiful.

Shruti