Thoughts on Independence Day India is celebrating the 64th anniversary of Independence day In the life of nation this span of years may not be very significant Indians throughout the length and breadth of the country and abroad feel elated to celebrate the joyous event Only those who have fought and earned the freedom appreciate the sacrifices In many parts of the world people are sacrificing their lives for freedom from the oppressive regimes No price is considered too large to achieve this goal We in India are taking this gift for granted for we do not yet realise its value True the fruits of this great occurrence have not percolated down to the masses in the way it was envisaged Nevertheless much has been accomplished and much remains to be done That does not mean our growth and development since Independence is to belittled. Unfortunately Indians have not gained Independence from ignorance due to illiteracy and naturally are unable to demand the schemes designed for their alleviation Many Indians are still below the poverty line and their lot is pathetic suffering from basic necessities like clean drinking water,decent housing,food sanitation and basic health care The ever growing population in India is a hindrance to equal distribution of facilities Besides the scams involving astronomical wealth diverted by corruption is another malaise India Ranks in order amongst the developed Nations in many fields of human endeavour ,but we should look at the last Indian to pat ourselves and pride over the progress over 64 years since independence The rural poor are burdened with all deficiencies of growth parameters and development should be measured from that indicator.The selected islands of forward thrusts are no reasons either for complacency or self satisfaction to demonstrate that India has finally arrived on the scene Our Legislators in the Parliament ,states, municipalities, Panchayats and host of local bodies at the grass root level are increasingly becoming self centered without compassion and commitment to those whom they are supposed to represent They show apathy and hardened attitude towards their involvement The electorate is increasingly becoming disillusioned with the electors for feathering their own nest exclusively. Once elected their is no remedy to influence their course of desired and promised path They become law unto themselves and behave as kings in the pre Independent India The emoluments they grant themselves for so called social service have no relation to the people whom they represent Politics to day is becoming the best profession with power,influence and tax free privileges, envy of average Indian The people rae increasingly feeling that the democracy in India Is of the politicians ,by the politicians and for the politicians, The often repeated popular cliche AAM ADMI is a misnomer to fool the masses The Indians to day more then ever need people sincere in their approach to deliver the goods. There are enough resources but not equitable distribution of wealth The distribution of poor is bulging in the middle and below with few at the apex of the pyramid of progress India will be really be Independent , when its masses are liberated from ignorance, freedom from basic necessities of food,shelter .drinking water It is not an impossible task if the will to act is sustained by sincerity and commitment is the oath of our rulers Nelson Lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
