The 77th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour in DAV Nandraj Public School.
This day embarks the independence of India from the shackles of the 200 years of British rule. The day, hence, ignites the feeling of patriotism in every Indian.
The school celebration began with the honouring of the Chief Guest Mr. Swaroop Chandran, the Secretary, Mr. Puneet Poddar, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Poddar , Mrs. Sanjay Poddar and other dignitaries, followed by an inspection of the parade troops who were standing proudly in honour of the nation.
The nation flag was thus unfurled by the Chief Guest in presence of the dignified guests, Principal, Mr. Ravi Prakash Tiwary, Vice Principal Mrs. Roma Biswas and other faculties. National song was sung proudly in unison. Shortly afterwards the parade began proudly marching.
The school troop was led by the Head Boy Monu Sharma followed by the House troops, Sports troop and NCC troop led by their respective captains. They proudly saluted the national flag. After the troops resumed their places the Chief Guest addressed the gathering and reminded everyone of the hardships the freedom fighters had endured for bringing freedom to this nation and urge everyone to rise above their individuality and become one for the growth and development of the nation.
A beautiful rendition on ‘Maa Tujhe Salam’ was presented afterwards that touched everyone’s soul. A powerful speech was later presented by the Head Girl Deepika Raj who took everyone down to the memory lane of the Colonial India and thus spoke on the significance of this day. Various cultural programs were presented on the occasion that awakened everyone’s feelings towards the nation. They took an oath to work faithfully for the school and uphold its pride.
Students of NCC also received prizes for their exemplary performances. The Secretary, Mr. Punnet Poddar in his speech motivated the students to serve the nation. The Principal, Mr. Ravi Prakash Tiwary, addressing the gathering said that the freedom the country received on 15th August 1947, was merely political freedom. The need of the hour is to eradicate the country from poverty, corruption, terrorism, caste and creed segregation, bitterness and narrow-mindedness. Only then the country will be free in its true sense. The ceremony ended with the vote of thanks to all who have gathered in the campus to celebrate the day.