Two students of VVA, Miss. Sachi Angle and Miss. Tahira Menezes of Class 9 interviewed Mrs. Bapat on the eve of the 63rd Anniversary of India’s Independence. 
Speaking about India’s Independence, she had mixed emotions as according to her, it was a day of happiness and sadness. A day of happiness because India was free from the foreign rule and the Indian flag was hoisted but also a day of sadness because of the separation of India and Pakistan as it was very painful to part from some of their friends and loved ones.
Speaking about India’s Independence, she had mixed emotions as according to her, it was a day of happiness and sadness. A day of happiness because India was free from the foreign rule and the Indian flag was hoisted but also a day of sadness because of the separation of India and Pakistan as it was very painful to part from some of their friends and loved ones. 
In her message to today’s youth, she said, “Be aware of all the benefits we have today. Thank God for what you have and look forward to the future. Make every moment happen and make the most of what you have. Do not grumble over thing you cannot change. Do not do things in excess; do not cross your limits. Be grateful for what you have. Be adjustable, kind, content and thoughtful. Have love for your neighbors and be kind to animals.”