The Birth of a Republic: India — A promise written in freedom, lived through action

By Logamithra Kumar
9J, FAIPS-DPS
Special to The Times Kuwait

The nation was wide awake that day. Soldiers stood alert, ready to protect the country with all their might. It was the day India rose with pride, strength, and unity.

Every year on Republic Day, each Indian has a tapestry of patriotism woven into their soul , kids running across bazaars with tricolour flags, the whole of India sparkling with tricolour lights, not just celebrating a mere holiday, but the birth of India, a nation of diversity and unity.

This brings me to Indians who carry the imprints of their motherland in their hearts, even if they are not physically rooted in the soil that shaped their values, being one myself. As Indians living abroad, our connection to India goes beyond geography.

Though we may be far from our homeland, our roots, values, and responsibilities remain deeply tied to it. Living in a different country teaches us to represent India through our actions, respect for culture, and the values we carry with us.

Republic Day is not merely a celebration of the past, but a promise to the future. While its significance is often linked to the formation of the Constitution and the day it came into effect, it is equally a celebration of a land where diverse languages, cultures, and beliefs coexist in harmony.

Republic Day is often associated with grand parades and celebrations, but its true essence lies beyond a single day of display. It reminds us that change does not always begin with loud movements; it often starts small, through everyday actions and conscious choices.

The strength of a republic depends on how responsibly its citizens uphold democratic values. As the youth and future custodians of democracy, students carry the responsibility of understanding their rights, respecting differences, and standing up for justice.

When young minds choose awareness over ignorance and action over apathy, Republic Day transforms from a ceremonial event into a meaningful commitment towards a better nation.

Republic Day ultimately reminds us that the nation we celebrate is shaped not by ceremonies, but by the choices we make long after they end. Progress does not always arrive in grand moments; it grows quietly through responsibility, integrity, and everyday actions.

Whether learning in classrooms, contributing from afar, or finding our place within society, each of us carries a role in shaping India’s journey forward. When responsibility becomes instinct and unity becomes practice, the republic stops being an idea we honour once a year and becomes a promise we live every day.