Harish Palaniappan's

Its the 59th anniversary of indian independence tomorrow. India attained independence slightly past midnight of 14th August 1947.. very early hours of 15th August.

Remembering the day, it also reminds of Pakistan and India being partitioned as two countries just the day before, with majority of the muslim population in India moving out to the new Pakistan. And hence pakistan's independence on 14th August. (Two countries which have all the ingredients of being considered 'One' are considering each other enemies..rather than neighbours.. ironic isn't it.)

The day of Indian Independence should be remembered as a day when Indians got their right to democracy and the right to their motherland -their everything.

I pray that, more and more Indians understand that why the day is celebrated. Independence is relished only to remind us of our responsibility towards our country, to remind our deeds towards bringing up this nation with all the positive strengths showing up highly prominent than our weaknesses. And that we should strive to live up to the expectations we Indians committed to ourself on this day of Independence 58 years ago.

Let there be something missing in India, be it cleanliness or attitude or committment towards societal responsibilities or whatever, let we Indians put the past behind us and strive to nourish the future in some way. Let us protect our DNA of being diversified in religion, in language, and other things.. and still be 'One' united force in attitude towards the nation. Lets protect and fulfill our societal / national interests, other than our individual and family interests.

Cinematically put,

Let there be light.. may the force be with us.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY.

[No, I don't feel like I made a speech, I stressed every word while I typed that to push it deep into my inner self. I am happy being an Indian.]