How about celebrating Independence Day at midnight?

This makes more sense, isn't it? After all we received our (formal) Independence at midnight. "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom." - The effect of these great words by the first Prime Minister of the new born country, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, is largely diluted in the present context of celebrating Independence Day on the morning of 15th August.

If we can keep awake to welcome the New Year at the stroke of night, why cannot we celebrate our Independence Day exactly at the moment when it was originally acquired? I do not see any passion among today's youth towards the most glorious day in the history of our motherland. Most of us are late risers and are used to extended sleep timing on holidays. Alas! 15th August has lost its relevance and has become just another such holiday.

Let's celebrate our independence at the stroke of midnight of 15th August every year. It is unconstitutional to hoist the flag before the Prime Minister of India does the honours at the Red Fort. Can the Prime Minister take the initiative to bring back the passion for our Independence Day? I am certain a lot of people will revisit the entire Independence Day saga with renewed enthusiasm.

Time for new thoughts.

Jai Hind.