Indian Republic Day Poem by Naga Vamshidhar Ratakonda

Respect the Flag,
For it Represents,
Our Self-Respect and,
Our Sovereignty;

Praise the Tri-Colour,
For it Resembles Our,
Religious Harmony,
Saffron - The Hindus,
White - The Christians,
Green - The Muslims;

Salute The Hoisted Mast,
A Token of Gratitude,
Conveyed To Martyrs of,
Long Freedom Struggle,
Those Fought Violently,
Those Fought in Silence,
And In Non-Violence,
With Great Resilience;

Observe the Central Wheel,
'The Great Asoka Chakra',
Spokes of Which Reminds,
Numerous Struggles Of Our,
Region's Peace Efforts;

Badges of Flag Pinned,
Firm To Our Chest,
Reflects the Oath of,
Pledge by Indians ALL,
Kashmir To Kanyakumari,
And Migrants Else Where,
Pro-claims The Republic &,
Constitutional Values,
Of 'Indian Union', The
World's Largest Democracy;