“We are Indians, firstly and lastly.”– B. R. Ambedkar.

26th of January is a day to remember when India’s constitution came into force on 1950, completing the country’s transition toward becoming an independent republic. The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with pride and reverence at St. Anthony’s Church School, Gangondanahalli. The rhythmic band of the school played a note which reverberated everyone with the feelings of patriotism. The ceremony began with the unfurling of the tricolour, the pride of Nation by the revered Chief Guest Mr. A Raju, The Police Inspector, Wilson Garden Police Station. He is the native of Karubele Parish.

Mr. Marigangaih, a Kannada teacher and Ms. Naina Khanum, a grade 8th student, highlighted the history and the significance of the Republic day in Kannada and English language respectively. The Chief Guest in his address appealed the students to value the sacrifices made by the great freedom fighters and strengthen the integrity of the nation by contributing towards the wellbeing of the society. He also reiterated the need of practicing the core values of the Constitution to spread peace and harmony in society and to solidify the unity of the Nation.

The programme was coordinated by the Principal Fr. Richard Kadiwal. Mrs. Ancita was the master of ceremony, Mrs. Kousar extended the words of welcome and Mrs. Arogya Mary proposed the vote of thanks.

No celebration is complete without making us feel proud of the fact that, “Saare Jaahan se Acchha Hindustan Hamara”.