Independence day celebration

Every year we celebrate independence day by singing the national anthem, saluting the flag and munch on some toffees or sweets given. This year for a change took part in a social service program  organised by an NGO named Bhumi ( who work on community development) the prog started off with a candle light oath at around 11:30 pm followed by speeches from people who got benefited. But the touching speech was given by the founder of this NGO who being a MBA grad left everything in his life for this. Post the speeches, everyone lend a hand to improve the surroundings of a govt school where this event was held. Cleared the garbage, planted some tree saplings and painted the school as well. In my 27 years of celebrating independence day never felt so happy da way i did after participating in this event. Although we should feel ashamed for all the controversies surrounding the big guns in our government, doing our part as a educated and responsible citizen makes them feel happy and also makes us feel proud.