Today I did not see the President taking a salute. Did not feel like watching those political criminals mocking a pseudo-patriotic emotion. I wanted to be a part of common man...mango man...aam aadmi's celebration and here it is how.
'What a beautiful day', thats how I felt riding on near empty roads on Republic day morning. Yes, I went riding on my cycle to Marine Drive. Met my Bandra cycle club friends. A group of young skaters came dressed wearing tricolor on their chests.
Came home and went back to Gateway Of India with my friends. Thats when we saw a stream of motorbikes with tricolors zooming past near Regal. At Gateway, we went from one group to another requesting them to join us for National Anthem. We sang the National Anthem with people from various provinces and states. Thanks to my friends and all those who connected right there, we had a great celebration this Republic day. Not a flash mob, because I did not want a rehearsed thing but an impromptu attempt by four of us saw a huge number of people singing together at Gateway. There was smiles all over. It was like mini India bonded together. The mango man celebrated the spirit of Republic Day.
At 4 pm, as an IAC volunteer, I am there one more time. PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN.
Jai Hind! Vande Matram!! Check out the pictures and one video on my timeline.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2555508173243
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