66TH INDEPENDENCE DAY
(15TH
AUGUST, 2012)
On 15 August 1947,
India attained freedom from the British Rule. Every year, August 15 is
celebrated as the Independence
Day in India. Independence day is
celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country.Independence Day of any
country is a moment of pride and glory. On this special
occasion, rich tributes are paid to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their
lives and fought to free their motherland from the clutches of the oppressors -
British who ruled India.The British, had initially come for trade but
gradually took over the total administration of the country.At the
stroke of midnight of the August 15, 1947, India shook off the shackles of
British Rule and became free. Decades later we continue to celebrate this day
when we became a free and sovereign nation. With great leaders like Gandhiji in the forefront, India won Independence
through peaceful means. This day is a national holiday and the Prime Minister
hoists the national flag at the Red Fort, followed by a speech which broadcast
nationally from its ramparts.It was a night of celebration all over the country.
Commemorating the day India attained freedom (15th August); Independence Day is
celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes all over the
country. The main program is held at the Red Fort where the Prime Minster
unfurls the
National Flag and it is saluted by Guns.The Prime
Minister's speech at the Red Fort in Delhi is a major highlight. Patriotic presentations
by school children add colors to the celebrations.Delhi’s skyline gets dotted with thousands of kites taking to the sky this day. Similar programmes are held at all the State capitals also.The preparations begin a month in advance. Roads are decorated with flags and buntings. Buildings of national importance are illuminated.
Prof. John
Kurakar
PRESIDENT PRANAB MUKHERJEE ADDRESSES THE NATION ON THE EVE OF 66TH
INDEPENDENCE DAY
.
President
Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday made a veiled attack at “endemic” protests warning
that the country would be “flirting with chaos” if its democratic institutions
come under an assault.Mincing no words in underlining the dangers in
undermining institutions like Parliament, he said legislation cannot be
wrenched away from legislature or justice from judiciary. He described
Parliament as “the soul of the people, theAtman of India.The
President’s comments against the backdrop of anti-corruption protests of Anna
Hazare and Baba Ramdev came in his maiden address to the nation on the eve of
66th Independence Day.
In
a speech that covered India’s emergence as a stable democracy and its economic
growth post-Independence, the new President also warned that if progress fell
behind rising aspirations of the youth “rage will manifest”.Earlier last month
in his acceptance speech after his election to the post, Mr. Mukherjee had said
that trickledown theories do not address the legitimate aspirations of the
poor.In Tuesday’s address, he said if Indian economy has achieved critical
mass, then it must become a launching pad for the next leap. “We need a second
freedom struggle; this time to ensure that India is free for ever from hunger,
disease and poverty.”Mr. Mukherjee said, “Anger against the bitter pandemic of
corruption is legitimate, as is the protest against this plague that is eroding
the capability and potential of our nation.“There are times when people lose
their patience but it cannot become an excuse for an assault on our democratic
institutions,” he said without referring to either Anna Hazare or Baba Ramdev.The
President, a veteran parliamentarian, said the institutions were the visible
pillars of the Constitution and if they crack, then the idealism of the
Constitution cannot hold.“They are the interface between principles and the
people. Our institutions may have suffered the weariness of time; the answer is
not to destroy what has been built, but to re-engineer them so that they become
stronger than before. Institutions are the guardians of our liberty,” he said.Asserting
that legislation cannot be taken away from legislature, Mr. Mukherjee said the
people have a right to express their discontent.
“But
we must also understand that legislation cannot be wrenched away from the
legislature or justice from the judiciary.”The President said when authority
becomes authoritarian, democracy suffers; “but when protest becomes endemic, we
are flirting with chaos.”“Democracy is a shared process. We all win or lose
together. Democratic temper calls for dignity of behaviour and tolerance of
contrary views. Parliament will live by its own calendar and rhythm.“Sometimes
that rhythm sounds a bit atonal; but in a democracy there is always judgement
day, an election. Parliament is the soul of the people, the ‘Atman’ of India.
We challenge its rights and duties at our peril,” Mr. Mukherjee said.He said he
was saying this not in a spirit of admonition but as plea for greater
understanding of existential issues that lurk behind the mask of the mundane.“Democracy
is blessed with a unique opportunity for redress of grievance through the great
institutions of accountability - free elections,” Mr. Mukherjee said.The
President said the young thirst for knowledge that will lift their skills; and
for opportunity that will put India on the fast track to the first world.“They
have the character; they need the chance. Education is the seed; and economy is
the fruit. Provide good education; disease, hunger and poverty will recede.“As
I said in my acceptance speech, our motto must be: All for knowledge and
knowledge for all. Vision cannot be an open-ended vista; it must be focused on
our youth,” the President said.
KURAKAR CULTURAL FORUM WISHES HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL
INDIANS
On the day of
India’s 66th Independence Day, Kottarakara based Kurakar Cultural Forum and
Kerala KavyaKala Sahithy wishes Indians all across the globe a Happy
Independence DayGoal.com wishes Indians all across the globe a Happy
Independence Day. Independence is something which
is vital to our living being and goes unnoticed while we are engrossed in our
daily chores. The freedom of speech and expression, right to equality, right
against exploitation, right to freedom of conscience and free profession, right
to propagation of religion and much more, which we have the benefit of, must be
cherished as not everyone in this world is lucky to enjoy them. The Kurakaran
Women’s Association spends a half day with inmates of Gandhibhavan,
Pathanapuram. On 15th August, 2012 Prof. John Kurakar, President,
Kerala Kavya Kala Sahithy presided on the Independence Day Celebration at
Gandhibhavan auditorium. Mrs. Chinnama John , Prof. Molly Kurakar, Mrs.Mariamma
Jacob, Mrs. Omana Lukose, Mrs.Animon
Thomas also addressed the celebration.
Prof.
John Kurakar
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