75th Independence Day

 

Good morning, everyone. And a happy 75th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Today, our country remembers and honours its freedom fighters.

I want to dedicate this Independence Day to all front-line workers (FLW), whose tremendous efforts helped save millions of lives during the pandemic. Especially scientists who developed covid vaccines at such a rapid pace.

I want to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly virus. The agony of losing them will always haunt us. But we must also consider our country's challenges. High inflation and rising unemployment are causing problems in the challenging economy.

But I'm proud of India's performance in the Tokyo Olympics. India's best performance this year in Tokyo has resulted in seven medals — one gold, two silver, and three bronze — an increase from the six it won in London in 2012.

I recall celebrating Independence Day at school. I used to ride my bicycle to school. It was easy to ride a bicycle that day because we didn't have to carry heavy school bags. Because of my tall stature and good rhythm in swinging my hands, I used to be a part of the school parade every year when our esteemed school principal hoisted the flag—and being in the middle of the field while our school bands played our national anthem. My heart used to beat very quickly with pride. And I always thank God for allowing me to be a part of this parade. We used to have a wide range of cultural events at school. Songs like "Chak de Chak de India" and "Jai ho" played in the background. And those songs, as well as our school's beautiful patriotic environment, used to energize me and push me to do something extraordinary for my country. I awoke at 4 a.m. today because a sweet little child's voice asked me to buy an Indian flag.

Our esteemed Prime Minister's speech was devoid of specifics. He acknowledged that many Indians died due to the virus, but he made no mention of the issue of oxygen scarcity. He mentioned the Covid vaccination but didn't mention the need to speed up the drive. However, his speech had some positive aspects, such as focusing on green energy, building roads in villages, and ensuring that all Indians have a bank account by the end of the year. It's no surprise that he made several references to the farmers' community in his speech and that his government's goal is to make smallholding farmers "India's pride" who own less than two hectares of land.

Gender inequality is the issue that most concerns me. Men and women must have equal access to education, healthcare, economic participation, and personal development. In India, there is growing concern about violence against women. That is a heinous crime against which we must fight.

At the same time, I'm very excited about the Gaganyaan mission, which will begin in 2022.

We may disagree with the policies of the Indian government, but that does not make us any less patriotic than any other Indian.

However, I always make an effort to make this day special by donating whatever I can at "www.bharatkeveer.gov.in." It would be an outstanding contribution in honour of our brave hearts. Don't be afraid to recommend it to your friends and family. More than certificates, the satisfaction of assisting our heroic martyr's family is priceless. And this adds to the uniqueness of my Independence Day. Who can forget the Martyrs of the Galwan Valley Who Gave Their Lives for the Nation?

After the partition of British India in 1947, two newly independent states emerged. As a result of the partition process, millions of people flee from their homes, and tens of thousands died.

I want to close this essay with a quote from Sir Govind Vyas.

“ फुर्सत तो मुझे भी थी बहुत देश के लिए जब पेट भर गया तो मुझे नींद आ गई ”

Jai Hind, Jai Bharat! 

Good luck with your reading!

Shivesh Chandra