A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains and woods, but it is a principle – and Patriotism is loyalty to that principle.

Sacrifices of our martyrs bore fruit in the form of our much treasured independence. But that was not all. This independence became complete only after our Constitution was written and enforced on 26^th January, 1950 – a red-letter day in the history of India.

This Constitution gave India and all its citizens their due place and recognition in the world. We became a democratic, socialist republic, with our own set of laws and our own government. We became our own rulers. It is a day that invokes the feelings of love and respect for all those who gave up their lives, even in the hardest of hearts.

DPS World celebrated our 68^th Republic Day with a lot of zeal and vigour. Our students put up a short and soul-stirring presentation on the period starting from the  Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 till we achieved freedom in 1947, surmounting all odds.  The song ‘This land is my land….’ sung by the students filled everyone with pride for the rich and diverse gifts of the Almighty that our motherland is blessed with. Our tiny tots presented a dance on the song ‘Saare jahaan se accha…’ showcasing their love for their country and its rich heritage.

The Principal, Mrs. Jyoti Nagranee greeted everyone on this occasion. She shared her thoughts on democracy, saying that we are fortunate to have been born in the world’s largest democracy. She also said that one’s personal growth leads to the growth of the country and this can be achieved only by continuous learning.