Sweet Sixty!!

It is that day of the year again. The day we celebrate the spirit of our country. The day we remember those who have made our country what it is today. The day we celebrate being INDIANS! The day we all sing our lungs out and relish the feeling of being the worlds largest republic. It is the day that the grand fathers, the fathers and the sons sit together and watch the ceremonies - each generation mesmerized and amazed at the diversity of our country. Each of them chuckling and grinning like children :) . The defense contingents, the state tablos , children displaying their dancing skills, and the military arms and ammunition display ( My Favorite! ) all of them scintillating as ever. Each of them making a subtle statement, that Indian republic is no less than any country in the world! And well, Its been sixty years! sixty long years. From being a third world country to being the most emerging country. From a nation deprived of development to a nation who is now a pioneer of technological advancement. It has been a great journey, one where with innumerable road blocks. With issues that seemed to break our progress sometimes and our hearts some other times - Yet we prevailed and how! We waded the high tides and cruised along the still waters.

Every decade has had its moments. Each generation has contributed immensely to the progress we have achieved. It is this day that we look upon our preceding generations and thank them for passing us the legacy that is so rich and worthy. It is also the day that we solemnly decide that we will pass on the baton to our next ones with India in better shape and richer legacy.

It is up to us that we let our young one's grow in a country that is devoid of discrimination in any form. It is upon is that we give them fresh air to breath and a healthy way of life to lead. It is up to us that we show them development and tradition are not foes and that they can walk hand in hand . It is time that we acknowledge the sacrifices made by our ancestors and bow our heads in respect. No flashy display of pseudo patriotism, no fanaticism and no cynicism. It is now time to listen to all suggestions ,take the best ones and built a country that grows from develop"ing" to being Developed. The time is now that all these years of hard work finally pays off. The seeds of sacrifice should now bear fruits of holistic prosperity.

The journey was not easy. The path was tough and dodgy. We never knew how far or quick we'd get to the destination when we set out. But the spirit of our people, passion to achieve the impossible and the sheer love for our country made it possible. As the years passed, the approach changed. The outlook differed, but the inherent purpose remained the same . If bowing to the anthem was the show of patriotism then, Wearing the colors on sleeves and screaming away to glory is now - Methods changed but essence remained same . It now time that we stop comparing who did what , but focus on the road ahead and see that by the time our little ones are ready to take the baton, we give them India that we dreamt for them !

Its well and try sweet sixty for her... Or in our lingo - Sexy Sixty!!! It may well be!! .. coz being Indian is Sexy!! .... I wish we become better and sexier !!

Cheers

rammy