INDEPENDENCE DAY.... Is Yet To Come

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,

But "My Country" still needs its "INDEPENDENCE".....

A Beautiful Independence Day....is yet to come...”