Generation connect-disconnect
Read through to know how much Indian citizens are connected to its constitution?
Even
though, Indians follow various religious scriptures in accordance with
their caste, creed, faith and religion, it can't be ruled out that we
have a common scripture in existence, in the form of Indian Constitution
for the last 64 years. However, the followers of this 'holy scripture'
are seen very few, since many adhere to their religious scriptures over
the former.
"I feel that we are still connected to this historic
day, when our Constitution came into being. I strongly believe that
every Indian has to study the Indian Constitution, and abide by the well
thought words for a disciplined and responsible citizen. I take my
children to the R-Day functions to imbibe the value of this day among
them," says 59-year-old Braj Sanke.
However, for many, Republic
Day is just another holiday, but for those, who have seen or heard of
the hardship taken by our freedom fighters always respect this special
day, and those, who don't respect suffer from being disconnected.
Unfortunately, the younger generation consider this day a break from
school or college curriculum.
And the caretakers of the nation,
who are many, do not seem to bother to learn and embrace the
Constitution, and have a little knowledge even to preach about it to the
citizens. Our young readers have expressed similar feelings about the
great Constitution, which is confined in pages and hardly being
practiced in day to day life.
When
the elders are more concerned of the fading connection with the
Republic Day by the youngsters, the generations next are having gala
time on R-Day with parties and fun games -- a virtual detachment from
this unique day.
For 12-year-old Rajan Kore, Republic Day means
having a parade march and eating delicious snacks in school. When asked
he said, "In school, teachers never explained to us about this day, but
only tells us to come in a spotless attire to be part of the flag
hoisting and parade. My parents explained me about this day on a few
occasions, but I can't recall them now," says Rajan.
To this,
Sunil and Vidhya Poojari, teachers by profession said, "Every year, we
participate in the flag hoisting ceremony in school as well as in our
society to pay respect to our nation. Our kids also enjoy the day with
different activities that are organised in the society. But
unfortunately, today, the trend has changed. People prefer to go out in
malls for shopping and dinners on 26th January, and don't come forward
to ask about its significance. For them, it is a day less of patriotism
and more of relaxation."
"We were very excited to take part in
R-Day programme, but unfortunately this is not the case with our
children. We used to get-up early to decorate the whole school,
participate in parade, and salute the tri-colour and freedom fighters.
It was an emotional moment for us. We never missed to watch the national parade from Vijay Chowk to Red Fort on television. But today, for children, it's a holiday," says Ajit Gaikwad
In
contrast, today's children have a different feel towards this day. "Due
to lack of awareness and proper education about the importance of our
constitution, we play and pastime with friends and go out for shopping.
Except for flag hoisting ceremony we have nothing relevant to learn
about the day," said 14-year-old Sarah Poojari.
