Drenched in the Tricolour and rain

Dressed in colours of the national flag,the children waived their caps and scarves,cheering loudly as the Prime Minister’s cavalcade entered the Red Fort grounds. The Prime Minster inspected the Guard of Honour before he proceeded to unfurl the flag and address the nation.

However,what drew the loudest cheers from students was the release of balloons with flags tied to them.

“We have been rehearsing for the event since July 31,but nothing beats the feeling of being here. It was especially nice to hear the Prime Minister’s speech. It’s something I’ll remember for a long time to come,” said Ilma,a Class X student of Government Girls Senior Secondary School,Pataudi House,who attended the celebrations for the first time.

But for many like Alisha,a Class VII student from the same school,coming to the Red Fort on Independence Day has become an annual ritual.

“This is my third time at the celebrations. The only bit I don’t enjoy is waking up early as you have to reach the Fort by 6 am,but besides that it is always great fun,” she said.

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