Happy Independence Day[India]
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On the eve of Independence day, our brothers in Kashmir have put the following exhibition
I don't blame them, as I recently heard what sort of measures and checks are being imposed there. While Indian government tries to impose security measures for safety, their rights are curbed, more and more so, to the point where they don't feel at home anymore. Its not the army's or the government's fault either, given how precarious the situation is. The situation isn't much different in many areas of the North East and even in the red corridor. More often than not, children pick up arms in these places.
There is a lack of availability of food, water, education and other basic resources which are necessary to live. When I was working, I travelled to many villages due to my work, to the remotest parts of the country. I witnessed situations where women had to walk kilometres to take a dump, that too in unhygenic conditions, because no washroom was available in their homes. Children and men work tirelessly, so that they can grow something and sell it for their families to sustain. In most cases, they don't know what they are going to eat tomorrow. Some parents have more children, just so they can work and provide the family with food. Met people whose relatives have committed suicide as their relatives were farmers and were not able to feed their family due to bad monsoon. On some of my trips, I came to know about places where still a caste based system thrives. Born and brought up in big cities, I saw people from reserved castes using their quota card unfairly, and thus I had developed a negative attitude towards these people. Saw that in some places, children of these communities are not allowed to be named Ram, Shyam,... etc. and are named as Chattan, Toofan etc. Also, they still don't have access to all the public places. Made me realise about how benefits are en cashed only by the already privileged and thus the disparity grows. It was a similar situation when I had visited a prestigious government hospital, with subsidised treatment and medicines, and saw the patients there were relatives of the rich and the powerful. And everyone also knows that the cheapest and best food in India is in the government 'sabhas'. Finally, I am sure all my fellow Indians must have dealt with corruption and its various facets at different levels.
I could continue, but I guess this is enough for my point. Given these, can we truly say that we are independent and celebrate Independence Day? What does independence mean, if people continue to feel strangers in their homeland and children continue being turned to terrorists? What does independence mean, if people are dying due to hunger every day and don't have the basic necessities, while many people continue to live in opulence? Where people are still discriminated on the basis of religion and caste? Where we all continue to pay the "lagaan" to the corrupt ?
I don't think we can call ourselves truly "independent". Its just that the foreigners went away, leaving all this shit, for us.
But don't mistake my concern for the situation as pessimism. I have worked with citizens of many countries, and I can proudly say that we are one of the most hard-working and smart people out there. I am constantly amazed by how much people here achieve, considering from the place which they started. It gives me great hope to see that we are making so much progress with so little at our disposal. Indeed I hope the day soon comes where we all are truly independent. Hope that all my fellow Indians would work towards making India a better place.
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I don't blame them, as I recently heard what sort of measures and checks are being imposed there. While Indian government tries to impose security measures for safety, their rights are curbed, more and more so, to the point where they don't feel at home anymore. Its not the army's or the government's fault either, given how precarious the situation is. The situation isn't much different in many areas of the North East and even in the red corridor. More often than not, children pick up arms in these places.
There is a lack of availability of food, water, education and other basic resources which are necessary to live. When I was working, I travelled to many villages due to my work, to the remotest parts of the country. I witnessed situations where women had to walk kilometres to take a dump, that too in unhygenic conditions, because no washroom was available in their homes. Children and men work tirelessly, so that they can grow something and sell it for their families to sustain. In most cases, they don't know what they are going to eat tomorrow. Some parents have more children, just so they can work and provide the family with food. Met people whose relatives have committed suicide as their relatives were farmers and were not able to feed their family due to bad monsoon. On some of my trips, I came to know about places where still a caste based system thrives. Born and brought up in big cities, I saw people from reserved castes using their quota card unfairly, and thus I had developed a negative attitude towards these people. Saw that in some places, children of these communities are not allowed to be named Ram, Shyam,... etc. and are named as Chattan, Toofan etc. Also, they still don't have access to all the public places. Made me realise about how benefits are en cashed only by the already privileged and thus the disparity grows. It was a similar situation when I had visited a prestigious government hospital, with subsidised treatment and medicines, and saw the patients there were relatives of the rich and the powerful. And everyone also knows that the cheapest and best food in India is in the government 'sabhas'. Finally, I am sure all my fellow Indians must have dealt with corruption and its various facets at different levels.
I could continue, but I guess this is enough for my point. Given these, can we truly say that we are independent and celebrate Independence Day? What does independence mean, if people continue to feel strangers in their homeland and children continue being turned to terrorists? What does independence mean, if people are dying due to hunger every day and don't have the basic necessities, while many people continue to live in opulence? Where people are still discriminated on the basis of religion and caste? Where we all continue to pay the "lagaan" to the corrupt ?
I don't think we can call ourselves truly "independent". Its just that the foreigners went away, leaving all this shit, for us.
But don't mistake my concern for the situation as pessimism. I have worked with citizens of many countries, and I can proudly say that we are one of the most hard-working and smart people out there. I am constantly amazed by how much people here achieve, considering from the place which they started. It gives me great hope to see that we are making so much progress with so little at our disposal. Indeed I hope the day soon comes where we all are truly independent. Hope that all my fellow Indians would work towards making India a better place.
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Happy 70th Independence Day to all Indians !
I wish all Indians on NB a Happy 70th Independence Day. Please remember our freedom fighters and enjoy this day to the fullest !
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I wish all Indians on NB a Happy 70th Independence Day. Please remember our freedom fighters and enjoy this day to the fullest !
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Happy Independence Day! 
There is still work to be done; however, it is also important to acknowledge your strengths and to celebrate your achievements *_*
Re: Happy 70th Independence Day to all Indians !
26/01 and 15/08 sure brings out a lot of hidden Desh Bhakts lol Happy Independence Day to all the Indians
70 years and counting. Lets make India great again! Cheers
26/01 and 15/08 sure brings out a lot of hidden Desh Bhakts lol Happy Independence Day to all the Indians
70 years and counting. Lets make India great again! Cheers