If I was the Prime Minister Of India

If I was the PM of India, how would I celebrate the Independence Day?

The degrees of importance Independence Day held in my life since many years and holds now and might hold in future register clear differences within my grey cells.

As a child, had I been the PM I would have instructed my Principal not hold the school parade if it was too hot. After I grew up a little I would just relish the day for it being a holiday and have a clause that said Prime Minister is supposed to rest at her place on the Independence Day as part of her duty.

And then....

A transition happened I grew up to realise how important the post is and what power I might hold if I become the Prime Minister of a country like India. Then the agenda set in. The agenda has 3 parts- things I long to do, things that I would maintain as they are and things I would like to change a bit.

Starting with the ones I would long to do.

I would shift the venue of celebration to each of the metropolitan city every year i.e. include Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai also other than New Delhi. The flag would be hoisted by a respectable defence officer who has done commendable work in any area or a common man who has done something extraordinary. Make an announcement that sale of pan masala and cigarettes like alcohol be banned on this day.

The ones I would maintain as they are.

The parade of all the three forces is a moment of pride for all those Indians who are watching the telecast or listening to the radio. Various awards that are distributed on this day are a way of appreciating people’s efforts and should be continued. Announcing policies for the upcoming year on this day is good.

Things I hold disagreement with.

The long speeches mess up the interest to a great deal. I would obviously announce just the policies in 10 minutes and then rather let the ordinary man narrate his experience than the other Chief Guest.

Comments sought !!!! what would you do?