Republic Day was one of the most exciting days of the year during my school days. Every year, we celebrated it with great enthusiasm and pride. The preparations for the day began a week before, and our school was decorated with tricolor flags, balloons, and rangoli designs.

On the morning of Republic Day, I woke up early, put on my school uniform, and wore a small Indian flag badge on my chest. Our school organized a special program for the occasion. The day...