Almost every adult citizen of our country remembers of the most often statement that was used to describe "India" in the beginning of 21st century - the rising super power of 21st Century. We were the most admired country for the world at every front that time be it political, economic or social. Our democratic structure put us ahead of China (our competitor) which had complete govt control. Our young educated population along with rise in Information Technology enhanced our credibility by many a times on the World Arena. The diverse sangam of so many religions, tribes and caste enabled us stand completely apart among the others. With so much to offer to this world, we were the ones, the entire world was looking at that time.
10 years have now been passed and the euphoria, the enthusiasm and the hope has faded. Our democratic structure has been badly shaken by the so called "coalition politics" where regional parties have given priority to local factors than to the nation as whole. The non-stop running chain of corruption has further dented the credibility of our political brass, which unfortunately, controls our democratic structure.
The economic situation is no better either. Our economic growth is threatened by rising food and consumer inflation, less growth in income levels and too much reliance on imports. Though govt quickly puts the blame on the global turmoil but fails to answer its role to steer us of this danger. In the end, India was never responsible for what happened in the global economy. Rather, it provided us a great opportunity to steer ahead of developed economies as they were cooling off. The testimony of poor economic situation is the currency which has depreciated against every major currency of this world in last decade or so.
At the social level too, we are now divided. Maharashtra feels threatened by Bihar, the same lies with Dalits and Brahmins, Hindu & Muslims, Jats and Gujjars, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (Cavery River issue) and so many to add in the list. The country is now in danger as we fight to take a caste / religion ahead but dragging the nation backward.
In the end, we are a country which can blame nobody but us only for the complete mess. We are a country which has set an example of "Self Destruction" and tells the world that how promises are to be broken.
We can still change the scenario as only 10 years have been passed which is a small phase in life of a nation. We need to put pressure on our political brass to stand and deliver. We can push them to build policies which support innovation, create job opportunities, help entrepreneurs build organizations for the future and several more such steps.
We should make attempts to unite with each other. Treat each other as humans, respect every religions, caste or people with low economic background. Just a change in attitude and we will again be the country - the world will look at with respect.
Jai Hind!!!
