That is our identity as citizens of India. Each of us has many identities – apart from caste, creed, language and region, we are also identified with our families and professions – but there is one identity that is above all. What we celebrate on Independence Day is the fact that we are part of a great democracy. It is the community of the citizens of the world's largest democracy. It happens to be the biggest and the greatest community of its kind. Independence Day reminds us that we are not merely individuals, but we are part of a great community of people. When we grow up, we may not remain as expressive of our joy as children are, but I am sure that the intensity of the patriotic feeling associated with the celebration of national festivals is not diminished at all. I was fortunate in having an opportunity to re-live these experiences when I became a school teacher. Sweets were distributed and patriotic songs were sung, which kept playing in our minds for many days. With our hearts full of patriotic pride, we saluted the national flag and sang the national anthem. When the tricolour was hoisted, we felt an electrifying energy pass through us. We could not contain our excitement of participating in the Independence Day celebrations in our village school. Independence Day celebrations also remind me of my childhood days. The people have been celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' with great enthusiasm. It is a matter of delight as well as pride for us to see how everyone – children, youth and the elderly, in cities and villages, everywhere in India – are excited and preparing to celebrate this festival of our freedom. I am overjoyed to see that festivity is in the air. ![]() My heartiest greetings to all of you on our 77th Independence Day! It is a glorious and auspicious occasion for all of us. President's Speech My Dear Fellow Citizens,
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