August 14, 2009

Independence Day

By Priya, (X), Himjyoti School
The word independence consists of twelve alphabets and the very word infuses the spirit of patriotism in our hearts. A person who is not patriotic is a dead soul. We celebrate our Independence Day on 15th August. This day reminds us of the great freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose, Mahatama Gandhi, to name a few.
Indians had to struggle for a number of years to free the country from the Britishers and we obtained this freedom in 1947. Earlier it was decided to celebrate Independence Day on 26th January, but due to chaos and confusion it was postponed and 26th January is now celebrated as Republic Day. It was a critical juncture in our history and a day of great pride and joy when we won our independence. On this day, many people wear the mask of patriotism and when the day is over, shed it away like a tear. Many freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for us to live in freedom and now it is our duty to maintain and respect this freedom and remember them on 15th August.

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