On January 26, the armed forces will spearhead the Republic Day parade near India Gate. Soldiers will march past to the beat of martial music. Planes will roar overhead. But should this display of military might be used to celebrate the adoption of the Constitution? That document constituted India into a sovereign Republic pledged to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Republic Day celebrations need to be overhauled totally to remind us of those ideals. This does not reflect on our forces but will serve as a reminder of the non-violent struggle that won us our Independence.
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