We remember the martyrs

On this Republic Day people remember the martyrs. The two soldiers whose mutilated bodies were found made each one of us think of their sacrifices. We can empathise with their families and share their grief. Sentinels give the ultimate sacrifice when they keep watch in our borders. It is the most  risky profession which one can have. Even at these trying times, we control ourselves from actions of hate and cry for our soldiers who had to give up their lives. The army drums during the ceremony of "Beating Retreat" strike a melancholy chord in our hearts. Army music, instead of livening us,they saddens us.
We also empathise with the girl who had lost her life during sexual assault by criminals in the streets of New Delhi. It was amazing to witness 25 lakh citizens of Delhi protesting in historical places to make the government realise their lack of governance in stopping such crimes. Insensitive people holding high office gave their own comments on the protests. People asked for the right to dignity for all women. Lack of proper police force, and ineffective courts also contributes to high crime rates.
New awakening of the Indian youth to the social reality has to be appreciated. Every knows now about lack of social control mechanisms, lack of governance and feudal mindsets have brought about cruelty to the women everywhere in India, not just Delhi. Even without any leadership, the individuals revolted and showed their feelings by peaceful protests. This is indeed the land of Gandhi.