The Independence Day celebrations at the V K Krishna Menon Academy run by The Borivli Malayali Samajam brought back memories from my very prim and proper school days. It was an emotional moment of the lovely school times, times of hope and willingness where innocence was the order of the day, and politics far behind.
The celebrations in all earnest began with a prayer by the school children, this was followed by the flag hoisting. And this time there was rains during the flag hoisting at the school and so at the capital. A blessing from the heavens above.
The recital of the Vande Mataram with pictures of various states in the background added up to the feeling of unity and welfare for all. A very nice thing was the introduction of the National leaders with the children being dressed up as the leaders was interesting.
The inspiring speech made by the President of the Samajam in Hindi also was a highlight.
The march past by the boys .. took me back to my Scout days of being a proud Indian and a soldier for the causes of the country.
The interest taken by the Principal and the Teachers in encouraging and training the students is the most appreciable one.
God bless them and Long live India
Jai Hind
