The sovereign socialist secular democratic republic of India is celebrating its 65th Independence Day on 15th August 2011 to commemorate its independence from the British rule.
This is the time to pay tribute to the precious contribution and dedication of the gallant and glorious Indians who have lost their lives to achieve this cherished Independence and to celebrate the historic event to commemorate the rise (actually revival) of an Independent country, Bharat, the Mother India.
For we Indians, 15th of August 1947 is the inception of a new era. The Country expects the new generation to make independent-conscientious decisions for the vulnerable people of India, to enact sovereign rules of laws for the justice denied citizens and to establish historic examples of achievement in context of principles of science and technology, to convey the super existence of a noble state, to the modern earth.
History
The first war of Independence, the Great Rebellion popularly known as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 had created a considerable warning to the East India Company in India.
Consequently during the Post World War II period the then ruling Government the Labour Party of UK felt that further they cannot continue to rule India. The quit India movement and the principle of non-violence of Mahatma Gandhi had spellbound them.
Not only Mahatma Gandhi but the remonstration by a number of top Indian Freedom Fighters along with the violent protest by legend freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Subash Bose and many more, forced the Company power to transfer the absolute authority of administration to an Independent State.
But as the fragrance of Independence started to come unfortunately the violence between the Hindus and Muslims erupted. As a result the thought of making a new country named Pakistan taken birth.
Finally, the predominated Hindu and Sikh areas were assigned to the new India and Muslim dominated areas to the new nation of Pakistan. On 14th of August 1947 Pakistan came into existence with Muhammad Ali Jinnah as its First Governor General in Karachi.
At the stroke of midnight of 15th August 1947 India became an Independent state. Jawaharlal Nehru sworn in as the Prime Minister of the free India and read out the famous “Tryst with destiny” speech announcing the Independence of India.
Since then every year the Independence Day is being celebrated throughout India by the Indians and across the world by the non resident Indians and this red lettered day is observed as a national holiday.
Celebration
In every school, college, Educational Institutions and Government/Private offices the celebration is observed with the hoisting of the Indian National Flag 'Tri-ranga'(the tri-color) by the chief Office bearer and singing of the Indian National anthem "Jana gana mana....", normally followed by a speech by the apex personality depicting the patriotic events and glorious moments of India to recall the attainment of Independence years back.
The chief official celebration of 15th August takes place in Delhi, the capital of India. The Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian Flag on the ramparts of the Red Fort. This is followed by a spectacular speech by the Prime Minister addressing the nation.
Parade by Military, Para Military troops and students of schools and colleges, Mass drill by school children, singing, acting and dancing of patriotic song and events are also parts of the Independence Day celebration.
Have we got real Freedom?
This topic is the most argued topic even after long 65 years since independence. The answer is east and west for different citizens. Macro analysis of the existing political scenario although points towards a positive angle, the micro analysis of the process of administration, execution ( of rules, laws and plannings) and implementation exhibits a transparent image of free India. Unfortunately the said image speaks the utter truth “we are not free". Let us analyze.
Economic
Firstly the high profile corruption scandals have weighed down the current Government. The scandals of the Telecom Industry and the Commonwealth Games are the burning examples. The fast-climbing interest rates and the highest inflation rate have ruined the fiscal market. The result is prices of the goods and services are almost uncontrollable.
These factors have led the Asia's third largest economy as a "wild card". Mr. Manmohan Singh, a globally esteemed economist who was also the former finance minister and central bank governor, has somehow failed to control the inflation rate emerging a budding economic crisis.
Political
The Maoist furor is a development of the decade. Day by day the crisis is becoming more critical. Every morning is bringing a bunch of thrilling red news. Although the Govt. is claiming of its utmost endeavor still the result is discouraging.
Infringements of fundamental rights have become an accepted feature by the deprived citizens. Practically, the freedom of speech is restricted, which can be clear from the Baba Ramdev's Ramlila Maidan incident, where the police took aggressive action against a peaceful gathering in the midst of midnight. There are many more events to cite.
Social
The social situation is worst of all. Lack of Education and improper distribution of facilities and privileges provided by the Government and other funding agencies has resulted in the development of a strange situation. The aware people are eager to take all the benefits and the rest are at the receiving end.
Positive thought
The most successful achievement in today's India is technology. We are proud to be the global leader in communication technology. The representation of India in NASA, the worldwide demand for Indian IT professionals and the business achievement by the Indian Companies have brought this country real glory and honor.
It is also equally true that Bollywood, the fascinating film Industry of India has become the second best and big entertainment Industry after Hollywood and bringing a lot of business and talent haunt opportunity to India.
Last but not least if we are to answer the direct question ' Are we free?' in the 65th Indian Independence context, we would like to go for a fifty fifty opinion. More clearly, although India is now passing through a relatively complex condition still the achievement of a complete, peaceful and satisfactory environment is not far.
News and Features would not like to bypass this 65th Independence day just as a routine celebration, rather would like to appeal the Government of India, the State Governments and above all the responsible citizens of this free nation to do their best in building a real free India,
Bande Mataram!
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