61 years! 61 years since India became an independent nation. Aug 15, 1947 the day which gave meaning to the sacrifice of millions of freedom fighters. But do we really value our freedom. Is democracy working for India. Would we be better off like a controlled environment like China where to the outside world they are excelling in everything including such an extravagant Olympics. I am not sure i am proud to be an Indian.
I woke up from my sleep thinking something alone these lines. Where am I, I don't recognize this place. It is not my house but some ashram. It seems vaguely familiar though. Oh, wait a minute. This is Sabarmati Ashram of Gandhiji. What, this is really absurd, how can I be here.
"How are you my son." It was Bapu, but how is this possible. Did he come to see our India the same place as he left in 1948.
"I am not fine Bapu, I am not fine. Today we are celebrating 61 years of democracy, our independence from British. But what is this democracy anyway, I am not sure I agree with this."
"Son, you don't agree with this democracy? You don't agree with the leaders of our country making these decisions? You don't like where we are heading as a nation?"
"No Bapu No, I don't. Why? Can't I question the direction my country is going? Can't I question our leaders? Can't I question this DEMOCRACY?"
Bapu's face had his famous signature smile. "Yes my son, you can! That is the beauty of DEMOCRACY!"
This time I really woke up and I was in my bed but I had a smile on my face. Not as beautiful as Bapu's but a satisfying smile nevertheless.
Happy birthday, India. I am proud of you...
I woke up from my sleep thinking something alone these lines. Where am I, I don't recognize this place. It is not my house but some ashram. It seems vaguely familiar though. Oh, wait a minute. This is Sabarmati Ashram of Gandhiji. What, this is really absurd, how can I be here.
"How are you my son." It was Bapu, but how is this possible. Did he come to see our India the same place as he left in 1948.
"I am not fine Bapu, I am not fine. Today we are celebrating 61 years of democracy, our independence from British. But what is this democracy anyway, I am not sure I agree with this."
"Son, you don't agree with this democracy? You don't agree with the leaders of our country making these decisions? You don't like where we are heading as a nation?"
"No Bapu No, I don't. Why? Can't I question the direction my country is going? Can't I question our leaders? Can't I question this DEMOCRACY?"
Bapu's face had his famous signature smile. "Yes my son, you can! That is the beauty of DEMOCRACY!"
This time I really woke up and I was in my bed but I had a smile on my face. Not as beautiful as Bapu's but a satisfying smile nevertheless.
Happy birthday, India. I am proud of you...
