Did You know that ....India is.......
the Largest democracy in the world
the 6th largest country in the world
one of the most ancient and living civilizations (at least 10, 000 years old).
India was ruled by the British and Indians were the subjects of a British Empire ruled by King of England. In 15th August 1947,
India attained Independence and power passed into the hands of Indian people from the British rulers. Patriotic Indians waged a powerful struggle under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi & other Indian leaders to make India country a free nation
After India became a free country it made remarkable progress in all fields of human activity. In politics,India has become a vibrant democracy, known world wide as the Worlds largest democracy.
India remains a democratic country since its inception electing representatives by holding countrywide election at regular intervals. India has become a prosperous country where industry and agriculture have registered impressive signs of growth.
Removal of untouchablity and illiteracy are among the aims of Free India. Indians can rightly feel proud of its past achievements, as its celebrates the 61st Independence Day on August 15th, 2008 and it is hoped will continue its onward journey spreading the message of
LOVE, FRIENDSHIP & PEACE.
Namaste or Pranam --How we greet each other in India.
To greet a friend or another Indian, We join our hands (palms together), bows down in front of the other person, and say Namaste, Namaskar, or Pranam.
PROUD TO BE INDIAN
