Even At 64 Are We Truly Free ?
At 64th India, is an economic power house, even while other economic giants get waylaid and down graded, India has held it's fort, Indians obviously with their heads held high are proud of their achievements, Indians have fought good battles, to be where they are today. Looking at the progress made in science and technology and the resources that India has supplied to the world around, our national forefathers, must certainly be happy and content, wherever they are and why not ? It's been 64 years of freedom we may have achieved a lot, but in reality are we truly free ? It is most definitely the ability to rise from the ashes, the ability to triumph from weaknesses and failures, it's the ability to move beyond obstacles, which makes a nation great from the ordinary. Yes, India has risen from the ashes of terrorism, but have we over come terrorism ? yes, India has triumphed despite the ever growing population and the ever growing void between the rich and the poor, but have we managed to curtail the rate of population growth and alleviate poverty ? Yes, Indians have moved beyond, despite the obstacles of caste, creed, religion and region and most of all corruption, but have we curbed these divisive and the corrupt forces ? Can we really say that we are free ? If the situation is analyzed today, no doubt it will be found that India is worthy of it's stature as among the top in the world but at the same time if we roll back and think, if India's population was controlled, if the rift between the rich and poor was reduced considerably and the evils of caste, creed, religion, region and corruption were arrested and nullified, if all Indians had the privilege of quality education ? Can anyone even imagine where India would be ? It is a pity, that even after all the clamor of economic and technological development and 64 years of freedom, India is yet to free itself from poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, corruption and the divisive ideologies. A health society is the wheel of progress on the National Flag, the wheel that keeps sinking into the ground, with scams a galore, corruption, black money in the Alps, rising poverty and unemployment and ofcourse the divisive forces sitting on the gunpowder keg with a matchstick lit, in their hands. This simmering combo has already shaken the foundations of India but still it looks like lessons are not learnt in earnest. No doubt Freedom is still elusive ! Even as India proclaims to be economically and technologically on par with the best in the world, our selfish and self-centered politicians have drained the states and the nation, of its natural and progressive resources across the length and breadth of India. It's not just enough to say "mera Bharat mahan hai" while thousands die of lack of food, shelter and clothing, Bharat will only be "mahan" when every person in India will be able to avail quality education, food in their plates, clothes on their back, a roof over their head and decent jobs for all. To be "mahan", India will have to get rid of the corrupt, selfish, nepotistic, bigot politicians and elect worthy people who will make us Indians feel proud to be Indians and we should not let the antics of antisocial elements and politicians, divide Indians and be a Nation of Indians rather than a Nation of individuals. Today on this 64th National Day I hope and pray that all Indians rid themselves of all prejudices, chauvinism and bigotry, do away with corruption and overcome the evils caste, creed, religion, region, poverty, illiteracy and inequality and in unity contribute to the moving wheels of progress of India and show the world that we are indeed proud to be Indians. Jai Hind ! Happy Independence Day to all Freddy Agnelo Fernandes ##################################################################################### The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. #####################################################################################