CHOIR

Dance

Vande Matram with English Translation

Narration
 Revati - Come, let us move to the southern shores of enslaved India, where the
flames of arebellion seem to be igniting.
Nalin - Stirring of a supreme protest!
"But what I can also hear is the rhythm of dance and music from South India."
South Indian Dance

VELLORE REBELLION
Revati - What a sight it is, the beauty sO mesmerising.
Oh, but what a noise
there, too. Look howthe sparks of rebellion are burning.
Nalin -Some time ago, in the southern part of India, there was an atmosphere of
dance, and slowly, arebellion began to emerge. In history, it is known as the
Vellore Rebellion
Kevati - It so happened, that in the fatefl vear of 1g05. the Hindu and Musii
Soldiers in the British East India Companvs amy were made to change tnel d os
Code. Hindus were prohibited from wearing tilak ontheir foreheads and religious
clothing.
Nalin - Where on one hand these atrocities were taking place with Hindus, ther on
the other hand Muslims were told to trim their beards and moustaches. In addition
to this, General Sir John Cradock, the Commander-in-Chief of the Madras Army,
1Ssued orders for them towear a hat, which was commonly worn by converted
Europeans and Christians in India, that had a leather lining.
Revati -These changes hurt the sentiments of both Hindu and Muslim soldiers
serving in the British army. Changing the soldiers' uniforms should have been done
with careful consideration, sensitivity and understanding.
Nalin - Due to this change, there was tremendous anger within the Indian soldiers,
and on 10th July 1806, Indian soldiers in the Madras region launched a large-scale
violent rebellion against the East India Company in Vellore.
The rebellion lasted for a whole day, during which the rebels seized control of
Vellore Fort and killed or wounded 200 British soldiers.
Revati-The rebellion was suppressed by the cavalry and cannons of the State.
Due to the violent crackdown, nearly 600 people were killed. Subsequently, 100
rebels were sentenced to death, and many others were formally court-martialled.
Nalin - This was the first rebellion that ignited the flame of independence among
Indians. This spark was so potent that it slowly grew and reached other states as
well.

Revati -What an unimaginably display of courage and bravery!

Diva-This was a rebellion that shook the very roots of the British East India
Company. Such valour and patriotism could only be found among Indians. This
was only one such rebellion. If we look at our tribal communities, we realise that
they were no less in showing their strength and might against the British Empire.
Bihu Dance

SANTHAAL HOOL REBELLION

Tash - Our tribal life has been very negceful and flled with sweetness. Tnese
ibes are very affectionate and know no guile or slyness, but when their sentiments
get hurt, then...
Shashank - Then let me take vou to the time when one such tribe rOSe up in protest
and launched what came to be known as the "Santhal Hool Rebellion".
Yash -The "Santhal Hool Rebellion'"' was amovement by the Santhal tribal
community in eastern India, presently known as Jharkhand and West Bengal,
against the oppressive policies of the British East IndiaCompany, the cruel
landlords, and feudal lords.
Diva -Started in 1885, the rebellion was led by four Murmu brothers -Sidhu,
Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav - along with twin Murmu sisters,Phulo and Jhano. The
main cause of this rebellion was to seek freedom from the atrocities on Hindusand
the exploitation of the poor by the British.
Yash - The roots of this rebellion can be traced back to 1832 when the East India
Company attempted to demarcate the boundaries of the present-day Damodar-Koh
region in Jharkhand. The Company invited the Santhals to settle in the forest land
of this region.
Shashank -Misled by promises of land and economic opportunities, a large
number of Santhals migrated and settled in regions like Dhalbhum, Manbhum,
Hazaribagh, Midnapore, and others. Trapped and deceived, they fell under the
control of the economy dominated by moneylenders and landlords, appointed and
exploited by the British.
Yash - Many Santhals fell victim to corrupt money lending practices. They were
given money at exorbitant interest rates. Unable to repay the exorbitant loans, their
lands were forcefully taken away from them, and they were forced into bonded
labour.
Diva - Then, on 30th June 1855, two Santhal rebel leaders, Sidhu Murmu and
Kanhu Murmu,united around 7000Santhals and declared a rebellion against the
East India Company. Sidhu gathered approximately 10,000 Santhals to establish a
parallel government whose main objective was to create their own laws and
consolidate themselves by applying those laws.
Yash - Immediately after the declaration, the Santhals took up arms. Several
landlords and moneylenders were killed in many villages. The open rebellion
surprised the Company administration.
DIva - When the situation went bevond the control of law and order, the Company
administration finalytook asignificant step and sent alarge number of soldiers,
with the help of local landlords and the Nawab of Murshidabad, to crush the
rebellion. Several clashes occurred, leadingto aconsiderable loss of life among the
Santhals.
Nain-The Santhals proved incanable of matching their traditional weapons with
the Company's modern firearms. Afer the death of Sidhu Murmuand Kanhu
Murmu during this campaign, the rebellion was finally suppressed. In this event,
more than 1500 Santhals were killed. and many villages were destroyed.
Aradhaya - Extremely cruel and inhumane!!
Diva - Now, let me tell you about a truly unique and remarkable movement that
nobody can even imagine.
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Garab and Gidda Dance

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Nalin -The G20 Summit

India hosted the G20 Summit, where it assumed the chairmanship. This has
positioned India as a powerful nation on the global stage, and it is a proud moment
for all its citizens. In the future as well, India willcontinue to rise as a formidable
nation.

Revati - Who can forget the years spent in fear of the COVID-19 pandemic spread
worldwide? During this time, India emerged as a country that developed the
COVID-19 vaccine, making efforts to save millions of people from this disease.
India not only vaccinated its own citizens but also extended help to many other
countries around the world by providing them with the vaccine.

Tlove my India
Shashank -ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is well-known to every
Indian today. Its remarkable work has made India's flag fly high even in space.
Asya -Recently, ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan-3. So far, no other
country has been able to reach this location on the moon with any of their
missions.

Diva -The Mars Orbiter Mission, unofficially termed as Mangalyaan, was a space
probe orbiting Mars was launched on 5 November 2013 by ISRO. It made India
the first Asian nation to reach the Martian orbit and the first nation in the world to
doso on its maiden attempt.
Chak de India
Sports
Bhavini- In the field of :sports too India has been very successful year after year.
Indian athletes have accomplishments in various sports,
achieved unnprecedented
whether it's in the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, or Cricket. Be it Tennis,
Cricket or Hockey, Indian sports persons have made their mark internationally.
Japjot - ln the field of education. India has undertaken significant initiatives,
paricularly in promoting girls education. Various new schemes have been
ntroduced, such as "Ladli Yojana" and "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao," to encourage
and support girls' education.
Yash - By emphasizing the importance of technology, laptops have been
distributed to talented students, providing them with new opportunities for
employment. Due to these efforts, India's literacy rate is consistently increasing
Digital Indiaanthe
Diva - Digital India aims to extend the benefits of
technology to every common
person in India. It includes significant initiatives like
app, and Jeevan Pramaan, among others. Internet banking, the BHIM

Celebration Dance

Finale

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