Spirit of freedom was eloquently flowing in the words every sun-shiner!! Freedom of speech was being exercised in perfect way!! “Tiranga”, India’s National flag had colored the festive mood of Sunshine’s 544th meeting… We, Sun-shiners celebrated the “64th Independence day of India”.
President Jose in his special speech shared the Great Visions of India’s past president, rocket man and visionary leader “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam”. Let me put it in APJ’s words.
1. FREEDOM - India got its first vision of this in 1857, when we started the war of independence. It is this freedom that we must protect and nurture and built on. If we are not free, no one will respect us.
2. DEVELOPMENT - For fifty years we have been a developing nation. It is time we see ourselves as a developed nation. We are among top 5 nations of the world in terms of GDP. We have 10 percent growth rate in most areas. Our poverty levels are falling; our achievements are being globally recognized today. Yet we lack the self-confidence to see ourselves as a developed, self reliant and self assured nation.
3. The India must STAND UP TO THE WORLD. Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. Only strength respects strength. We must be strong not only as a military power but also as an economic power. Both must go hand-in-hand.
Authenticity in his words made each of think and work towards realizing APJ’s dreams of “Developed India”. The speech awakened the patriot in every Sunshiner!!
Table topic master Anand had wisely designed the topics to ignite the nationalism and integrity of speakers. The session was flooded with the ecstasy of patriotism…
Lastly, National Anthem “Janagana Adhinaayaka Jayahe……” in Latha’s voice took us to the nostalgic mood…!! We paid our tribute to the brave freedom fighters, who surrendered their lives for the nation’s integrity!!
Let those immortal souls rest in peace!!
Let that patriotic euphoria be alive forever!!
