As a Child.... I thought INDEPENDENCE means living in a country
freed form the autocratic British Rule....
And since then.... I was living in the false impression that
India is developing not just economical, but socially as well.
I thought "My Country" is rising above most of the
social stigma that it had.
I thought a female fetus is treated as a child, and will
certainly not be killed unreasonably.
I thought a poor child, who deserves to be as free and
childlike as a kid of a rich reputed family, will not be treated as a slave.
I thought girls leave there parental home, with no fear of
being traped in fire one day for not being able to "pay" whatever
price tag the boy's family displays.
I thought a girl can feel comfortable enough to return home at
late hours after long and tiring working hours, without continuously being
traumatized by fear of being brutally raped and killed by a monstrous figure.
I thought widowhood is just a pause and not an end to a woman's
happiness.
I thought the corrupt politics will eventually cease, only if,
it was not the root of the Indian political system.
I thought love is respected the way it once used to be. But how
do I deny the inhumane reality of "honor killing", in the name of
protecting the so called castes, communities, tribes and religions at the cost
of "love".
I thought education is a human right, and not just a money
making business.
I thought parents are treated as an embodiment of GOD himself,
if only there was not a drastic increase in the number of oldage homes that
exist, to provide residence to the homeless "GODS".
I thought democracy still hold its meaning in the real sense,
if only the "honored Political Gurus" were not so self centered,
corrupt and autocratic.
As a Child.....I thought India is INDEPENDENT.....
Off late, I do realize a fact….
“India was freed from the British rule 65 yrs back...this definitely calls for a celebration,
“India was freed from the British rule 65 yrs back...this definitely calls for a celebration,
But "My Country" still needs its
"INDEPENDENCE".....
A Beautiful Independence Day....is yet to come...”