The first rays of the 1954 sun gently warmed the streets of Delhi, casting long shadows over the city's carefully laid-out avenues.
India, after a tense months of covert operations and diplomatic battles, found itself in a rare moment of peace.
The mobilization of troops along the Pakistan border had been pulled back, the war in the shadows had quieted, and for the first time in months, there was room to breathe.
Prime Minister Rohan stood at the window of his office in South Block, gazing down at the newly developed city.
Delhi wasn't the chaotic city it had been before independence. Under his government's careful planning and guidance, it had evolved, still rooted in its history but thoughtfully shaped into a city that balanced tradition and progress.
Connaught Place was a hub of commerce, while the wide boulevards lined with trees provided a sense of calm in the otherwise bustling capital.
