On Republic day, I got a SMS from a dear friend which goes like this:
"50% of the population is still under poverty. Corruptions of new magnitude, for example :2G spectrum. wealth of lakhs and crores stacked up in Swiss bank by a few. Caste, Religion still a criteria for Admissions and Job. Another Republic Day. Not sure if i am proud to be an Indian."
I replied back saying: If Indians are not proud of their own country, How would you expect it to develop?
No reply.
The question still remains at large. "Don't ask what the country can do for you. Ask what you can do for the country" - John F Kennedy. It is high time that Indians adopt this quote into their lives. Instead of being couch potatoes and back seat drivers, get out there and create a change in the society.
India is a rapidly growing economy. It is high time that Indians realize that than just brood over scandals, poverty, unemployment. Aren't these situations prevalent in developed countries too?
Be the change rather than asking for a change!
So, Are you proud to be an Indian?
