The term 'republic' originates from the Latin terms 'res' and 'publicum'. By definition, 'republic', therefore, is of/for/by the public, the people, as Abraham Lincoln would put it. As India as a "sovereign democratic republic" enters its seventy-fifth year, let us see if an acrostic would be possible.
In the original Preamble to the Constitution which thus defined independent India, the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' were noteworthy by absence. They were introduced much later. That is, however, a totally different story which would need a totally different occasion/context. Right now, this is an attempt at an acrostic which attempts to encase India's vision.
Ratiocinating n radical
Energetic n ebullient
Proud-n-perfect
Unique is the Indian spirit.
Better than the best,
Large-hearted is its mind.
Integrity n ideals in its DNA,
Caring n creative is its soul.
Here is wishing that idea(l)s of the REPUBLIC forever flourish!
Pratima@Imaging ideal India!
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