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CLASS X B ASSEMBLY ON 06 Aug 2021
August Kranti_Swatantrata ke liye
Indraneel: Good morning. We request everyone to keep their cameras
switched on and microphones on mute during the assembly. Thank you.
Compere Anirudh: Pandit Nehru had once said and I quote, “Political integration
has already taken place but what I am after is something much deeper than that,
an emotional integration of Indian people so that the two may be welded into one
strong national unity, maintaining at the same time all our wonderful diversities.”
A very good morning to respected Principal ma'am, headmistress Ma’am, teachers
and my dear friends. I _____________________
Compere Nidhee: - And I_____________ deem it our proud privilege to welcome you
to today’s assembly titled ‘August Kranti 1942_Swantantra ke liye’ being hosted by
the students of Class X B.
COMPERE - Anirudh: Nationalism spreads when people begin to believe that they
are all part of the same nation, when they discover some unity that binds them
together. But how did the nation become a reality in the minds of people? How did
people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups develop a
sense of collective belonging?
COMPERE – Nidhee: This sense of collective belonging came partly through the
experience of united struggles. But there were also a variety of cultural processes
through which nationalism captured people’s imagination. History and fiction,
folklore and songs, popular prints and symbols, all played a part in the making of
nationalism.
India – a land of unity in diversity. The diversity is beautifully explained in our
National Anthem. We all have learnt and recited our national anthem, ‘Jana-ganamana’. We have also solemnly recited it with others on several occasions, especially
while celebrating national events, such as Independence Day and Republic Day.
At times there may be a curiosity in us to know what core ideas does the national
anthem communicate? And why does it contain so many names of regions,
mountains and rivers of the country and also why does it make a reference to the
sea? You will agree that while reciting the national anthem we shower our love for
the country, pay respect and wish her victory. At the same time while mentioning
various regions, mountains and rivers, we respectfully acknowledge the unity of
our country in its diversity. You must be coming across news items and articles in
newspapers, or discussions on television, focusing on the need to maintain the
unity and integrity of our nation. In fact, national unity and integrity, i.e. national
integration has been one of the most important priorities of our country. In the
course of analyzing the issues related to unity and integrity of the country,
Secularism is mentioned as the fundamental characteristic of our nation. It is said
that secularism is one of the most essential conditions of national integration. In
this lesson, you shall learn various aspects of national integration and secularism.
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‘India’s freedom movement against the British was witness to an overwhelming
participation of people throughout the country. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari,
Assam to Gujarat, thousands of men and women fought together against atrocities
of the British Raj.
While many selflessly gave their lives to protect the dignity of their motherland,
others got injured and embraced imprisonment. Let us know about a few brave
freedom fighters from various parts of colonial India who gave their lives to achieve
freedom for their beloved motherland.
On 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Committee session in
Bombay, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the 'Quit India' movement.
The next day, Gandhi, Nehru and many other leaders of the Indian National
Congress were arrested by the British Government. Disorderly and non-violent
demonstrations took place throughout the country in the following days.
By the middle of 1942, Japanese troops were approaching the borders of India.
Pressure was mounting from China, the United States and Britain to solve the
issue of the future status of India before the end of the war. In March 1942, the
Prime Minister dispatched Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the War Cabinet, to
India to discuss the British Government's Draft Declaration. The draft granted
India Dominion status after the war but otherwise conceded few changes to the
British Government Act of 1935. The draft was unacceptable to the Congress
Working Committee who rejected it. The failure of the Cripps Mission further
estranged the Congress and the British Government.
Gandhi seized upon the failure of the Cripps Mission, the advances of the Japanese
in South-East Asia and the general frustration with the British in India. He called
for a voluntary British withdrawal from India. From 29 April to 1 May 1942, the
All India Congress Committee assembled in Allahabad to discuss the resolution of
the Working Committee. Although Gandhi was absent from the meeting, many of
his points were admitted into the resolution: the most significant of them being the
commitment to non-violence. On 14 July 1942, the Congress Working Committee
met again at Wardha and resolved that it would authorise Gandhi to take charge
of the non-violent mass movement. The Resolution, generally referred to as the
'Quit India' resolution, was to be approved by the All India Congress Committee
meeting in Bombay in August.
On 7 to 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee met in Bombay and
ratified the 'Quit India' resolution. Gandhi called for 'Do or Die'. The next day, on
9 August 1942, Gandhi, members of the Congress Working Committee and other
Congress leaders were arrested by the British Government under the Defence of
India Rules. The Working Committee, the All India Congress Committee and the
four Provincial Congress Committees were declared unlawful associations under
the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1908. The assembly of public meetings were
prohibited under rule 56 of the Defence of India Rules. The arrest of Gandhi and
the Congress leaders led to mass demonstrations throughout India. Thousands
were killed and injured in the wake of the 'Quit India' movement. Strikes were
called in many places. The British swiftly suppressed many of these
demonstrations by mass detentions; more than 100,000 people were imprisoned.
The 'Quit India' movement, more than anything, united the Indian people against
British rule. Although most demonstrations had been suppressed by 1944, upon
his release in 1944 Gandhi continued his resistance and went on a 21-day fast. By
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the end of the Second World War, Britain's place in the world had changed
dramatically and the demand for independence could no longer be ignored.
COMPERE – Anirudh:
COMPERE - Nidhee: Yes indeed, and that’s the case with almost everyone.
Compere Anirudh: We all know that prayer is a wonderful and effective way to
start a day. It brings peace, harmony and tranquillity to our ever-active minds. So,
let us commence our day with a rejuvenating prayer.
COMPERE - Nidhee: On that optimistic thought, /may I now request our Principal
ma’am/ to lead the school prayer? /Ma’am please! G Sreenidhi will repeat the
prayer after Ma’am. Ma’am please!
PRAYER
COMPERE- G SREENIDHI: Thank you Ma’am: I now request everyone to be in
pledge position. Please say the pledge along with me with your cameras on
and mikes muted.
(AFTER THE PLEDGE)- ORDER
COMPERE- Aashritha: Thank you, Ma’am. In today’s world of jaw-dropping
inventions and discoveries, the minds of young students play an indispensable
role. The world’s modernisation is witness to the immense potential human minds
have.
Compere2 Rishika: A sound mind bears the ability to generate revolutionary
ideas, work them into visions and strive to accomplish these visions with conviction
and vigour. To contribute to future inventions, one must have knowledge about
the latest events around the world. Here are some of our friends with a quick news
round up.
NEWS
International: Hridami: A very good morning to everyone./I ___________________/
am here to present some International headlines. THANK YOU
National: I Pranav Rao/ would like to update you on some significant national
news... THANK YOU
Sports: For all the sports buffs out there/ I Anmol /stand before you to present
the Sports highlights. THANK YOU
School: I M Pranav am here/ to keep you abreast/ with some school news.
THANK YOU
Weather: Sanya: On this pleasant July morning / I ____________ /would like to
share some weather trivia/ with you. With the temperatures expected to hover
between 30 degrees and 27 degrees, summer seems to have taken a back seat and
is making way for a bountiful monsoon. So, forget to carry an umbrella and do
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practise the SMS mantra i.e. Sanitise your hands, Mask on at all times and social
distancing, if you do choose to step out.
THANK YOU AND HAVE A NICE DAY.
Compere1 Aashritha: Thank you friends /for that crisp/ news /round-up. As we
know, the strength of a monument lies in its foundation. Similarly, the young
minds of students are what constitute the broad and strong platform on which
every nation’s future hinges on. The first step towards optimising your mind, is
streamlining your thoughts and ideas. And, on that note, we call upon some of
our friends with the thoughts for the day.
Thought for the Day
English: (Rithvik):
“Even if I have to face death a thousand times for the sake of my motherland, I
shall not be sorry. Oh Lord! Grant me a hundred births in India. But grant me this
too, that each time I may give up my life in the service of the motherland.”
~Ram Prasad Bismil
Hindi ______________: (________________)
Telugu _______________: (________________)
French_______________: (________________)
Sanskrit _______________: (________________)
Compere Nita: Thank you, friends. I’m certain that all our minds have been
impacted by those inspiring thoughts and will aid us in charting all our tomorrows.
Compere Vaishnavi: So very true. After all our minds are very powerful. The way
we think about something can literally change our reality.
Compere Nita: Going back to the Indian history, Quit India Movement or Bharat
Chodo Andolan was a turning point in India's freedom struggle. Under Mahatma
Gandhi's leadership, people across India came together to uproot British
imperialism.
Compere Vaishnavi: In 1942, in a fiery speech in Mumbai, Mahatma Gandhi gave
a 'do or die' call to the people of India in a final push to make the British quit.
Compere Nita:
COMPERE- Vaishnavi:
STUDENT 1 G Sreenidhi:
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STUDENT 2 Sanya:
STUDENT 3- Madhav:
STUDENT 4- Vainavi:
STUDENT 5_Vaibhav:
STUDENT 6 – Madhav:
COMPERE- Arnav:
COMPERE- Ryan COMPERE-Arnav:- Desh hit paida huye hai
Desh par marr jayenge
Marte marte desh ko
Zinda magar kar jayenge”
With that positive note, I would like to request our continual spring of appreciation,
guidance and inspiration, our Principal Ma’am to address the assembly with her
precious thoughts. Ma’am Please.
(AFTER Ma’am’s ADDRESS)
COMPERE- - Vaibhav: Thank you, ma’am for your very thought-provoking and
interesting address brimming with abundant wisdom and positivity. Your
constant motivation and remarkable presence at all times, keeps us aiming for
excellence. Thank you, Ma’am. I now request everyone to rise for National
Anthem and sing it by being in the mute mode.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
ASSEMBLY DISPERSED
Participants:
Nidhee
Anirudh
G Sreenidhi
Aashritha N
Rishika
Hridami
Pranav Rao
Anmol
M Pranav
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Sanya
Rithvik
Nita
Vaishnavi
Madhav
Vainavi
Vaibhav
Arnav
Ryan