Desh Mera

Independence and freedom means different to different people. However the tragedy of our country is Independence Day and Republic Day are regarded nothing more than public holidays. It was the era when youth like Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Kartar Singh Srabha, Udham Singh sacrificed their lives for the country, while today's youth are running behind their career while easily forgetting the importance of their country. Are the feelings for our country dying inside us? Are we actually forgetting the sacrifices of our national heroes? What does independence and freedom actually mean to you? Express yourselves in 50-100 words. You may or may not include CID in your write up but your feelings for the country hold prime importance here, you can decorate your post with the siggies but it won't affect the competition anyway, just feel free to express in apt words.

For me, independence is not just about being free and own your own, but also a symbolism of great responsibility. It is about starting a new beginning and building yourself up, and get recognized by your efforts and what you are, and not somebody else. I agree that it is a fast world that we live in and we have great responsibilities upon us, but I do not think that people, or the youth, have forgotten the importance of these special occasions. We see kids performing on the Republic Day parade, and kids waving the flag in Delhi, kites being flown, dunno about other cities, but the scenario is certainly quite youth-centric. In our society in Delhi(where I used to live), we had a youth committee that would organize functions and flag hoisting ceremonies. Kids and teenagers alike would sing the national anthem and hoist the flag. So, I don't understand your claim that the youth don't seem to understand the value and importance of these days.

Independence Day is indeed a day to celebrate our freedom and self-respect.

Freedom..the world is so simple but ment a lot for every people...As my grad ma broned during british era...and I live n that area of mumbai where there are many freedom frighter was used to live..so it's natuarally I alwys tend to know abot that era,,,

FREEDOM AT MIDNIGHT

India is our country. The incredible, rapid growing world power with developing industrialization and well build up brains with a positive attitude towards world peace and no terrorism strategic plans. We are proved to be Indians, born here, the country with a unique, great and most respectable custom and culture and still never been touched by the unethical foreign cultural mess. It doesn't matter where we are or what we do, we celebrate our 63 rd independence day on august 15^th with a patriotic feeling of how our forefathers has handed over the magical lantern, the freedom crown decorated with its golden feather –aahimsa . With 28 states and 7 union territories, India maintains cordial relationships with all world nations. We are the members of common wealth of nations and a founding member of nonaligned movement too. We have the third largest military force in the world with 3 forces; army, navy and air force. We are nuclear power since 1974 with the Budha's smile. Our economy is the 11^th largest in the world and according to PPP it is fourth largest. Indian economy is the fastest growing, which shows a steady growth of last two decades. Our labor force is second largest with a 516.3 million percipients.

The long years of British colonial reign started with the issue of 5 shilling! A price increment of 5 shilling on 1 pound pepper by Dutch men made Hector, the small British ship to reach Soorat port. But the motives of business treaty changed soon in to money motive. In 1857 the Revolt, the first independence movement broke out in meerut against British rule. This revolt put an end to East India Company and replaced it with direct rule under British queen. In 1877 queen Victoria took the privilege of empress of India. A brief look in to our independence movement reveals the following milestones in to our mind. The 1905 Bengal partition against British divide and rule, in 1919 the Jallian wala bagh massacre against rowlatt act, the Gandhi era in 1920 which brings up the concept of satyagraha. M.K. Gandhi's great vision motivated innumerable Indians to the battle field. The no corporation movement brought the notion of khadi and swaraj engraved on the great wall of freedom fights in world history. In 1930, it was the year of salt march and civil disobedience followed by quit India movement in 1942. It was the reaction for Gandhi's principles, for immediate independence of India and against sending Indians to Second World War. After the end of world war two labor party came in to power and Clement Atlee become the British prime minister. At last , on the midnight of 14^th august 1947 Lord Louis Mount batten proclaimed India as independent country. The constitution of India, the longest and most exhaustive among independent nations in world come in to force on 26^th January 1950.

India encompasses various political organizations, religions, cultures, philosophies and movements at the time. It underwent constant ideological evolution and cultural pluralism. We are bound to keep up the legacy of great Indian heritage, the dignity of worrier hood, and the deep patriotic blood of our forefathers.

Jai hind.

Yeh jo desh hai tera, Yeh jo desh hai mera, Desh hai humaare zindagi, Mera desh Mera ghar Mera janmabhoomi, Mera janam aur mauth ki zameen, Humaare desh Bharat.

Since August 15, 1947- the day we gained our political independence – much water has flown down all the rivers throughout India and much progress has also been achieved in different fields of our national life. This is really good. But still now a significant part of our population that is below the poverty line is living a life not worth living. Corruption is an all pervading a phenomenon in our society. All conceivable norms of civil society without which democracy cannot thrive are very often than not observed by violation. If civil society is defiled, how could one expect democracy on our country? On the eve of another anniversary of our independence, we should resolve the basic problem we are facing.

JAI HIND.

C'mon everyone....it's our country...write something.

I just want to dedicate this song to your Beloved INDIA on the behalf of All IF members