Family Time and New Year

The evening of December 31, 1955, carried a festive air in the Prime Minister's residence.

For once, the usually solemn halls felt lighter, filled with the sound of laughter and warmth.

The heavy burdens of governance were set aside, and Rohan was determined to spend this New Year's Eve with his family his wife Anjali and their two children, Priya and Arjun.

In the cozy living room, a fire crackled in the hearth, casting a soft glow over the room.

A large, modestly decorated table stood near the window, laden with simple but lovingly prepared dishes hot pakoras, jalebis, fresh fruit, and a kettle of Anjali's famous masala chai.

The children had been waiting all day for this moment.

"Papa!" Arjun's voice rang out as he ran into the room, his small feet skidding slightly on the polished floor. "I've been waiting for you! You said we'd play carrom!"