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HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY TO THE CITIZENS OF INDIA.
Update: Was I pleasantly surprised when I got a comment from Hyderabadiz, saying that I am featured in their blog in the topic "What Hyderabadi Bloggers are doing on Republic Day". For those of you, new to Hyderabad, India, you must read the PUNCHLINE description of Hyderabadis in their post.. Too Good..
Its 58 years since India was declared a Republic, on 26th January 1950. India got its Independence from British Rule in 1947. From 1947 to 1950, till our constitution was written and ready, King George VI was the head of state. Lord Mountbatten and C. Rajagopalachari served as the Governors-General of India . The first elected president of India was Rajendra Prasad.
Since childhood, I have sung the patriotic song "Saare Jahan Se Achcha". Only today, after receiving an email from my friend, my thought went out to the song, and a little "googling" ...