Arrogant and greedy leaders, try to be blemishless, at least from now on.

Watching the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi, the grandeur and might of India is a very happy and proud feeling. The celebrations at Delhi remind me of my several visits to Delhi, mostly for official work, and of all the prominent landmarks and monuments in and around Delhi. As a matter of fact, my Republic Day Greetings-Picture on Facebook and WhatsApp are of me and my wife at Kartavya Path (Rajpath) standing in front of India Gate. Unfortunately, we did not have Republic Day celebrations in Hyderabad at the famous Parade Grounds not due to COVID this time but as I know due to arrogant and dirty politics.

Such bad politics and arrogant politicians who deprive people of National celebrations will go down in history if at all if they are remembered, as crooks. The leaders, politicians and persons who do good will always remain close to the hearts of the people around them. The greater the leaders, the great their popularity and longer their memory in our country and around the world. And the history of good that lasts long is always an inspiration to the present and future generations.

Our history is full of great men and on Republic Day we remember them and especially our military and police force which is safeguarding us and our borders and honour them.

Our country has great monuments across the length and breadth of our country, temples, forts, palaces, places of great beauty and varied cultures, arts and cuisines and recollecting a bit of it through the Republic Day Tableaux from different States and UTs is so lovely.

Talking about leaders and politicians, especially the characterless and arrogant ones responsible for a lot of turmoil in our country I advise them to mend their ways for the good of all, and may they be inspired by the Iron Pillar of Delhi, which has remained blemishless for over 16 centuries, it stands tall and is admired by everyone who takes a sightseeing trip of Delhi or reads about it.

For the sake of those who have not heard of the Iron Pillar of Delhi, it is a historical monument that allures everyone with its mysterious iron that has not rusted since its construction which was more than 1600 years back. Despite being placed in the open air, this Iron pillar still stands sturdy, presenting an excellent example of scientific and engineering advancement in ancient India. It has become world’s one of the oldest mysteries that archaeologists and materials scientists are still trying to solve. It is situated inside the Qutub Complex where the famous Qutub Minar is also located. The Iron Pillar stands majestically with a height of 23 feet and 8 inches and is estimated to weigh 6 tons. It is generally agreed that it is made from 98% Iron, 1% of Phosphorous and 1% of a mysterious material concoction that prevents its rusting and as you know rust is very powerful, it deteriorates iron even with the moisture in the air, and eventually destroys a small component or a structure. But the iron pillar does something very strange. When it comes in contact with moisture or rain, it produces a strange material called Misawite which has not been seen anywhere before. This material forms a protective coating over the iron pillar and shields it from damage!

There used to be a popular practice where visitors would try to circle the iron pillar with their backs to the pillar while trying to make their hands meet. It was believed that doing it would bring good luck to the person doing it. It is fenced now but allowed to embrace the pillar in this way we must all try to wish that our leaders are good persons and not evil persons and criminals.