Celebrating Independence

In the 63rd year of independence , within the hullabaloo surrounding the 15th of August, I wonder what this really means for us.

Higher GDP, the final kick start to the N-deal, newer Ambanis and Tatas to join the golden bandwagon, the next World super power, or the 37.2 % BPL, mass starvation or the most corrupt nation. The dichotomies are infinite and so is the Big Development issue.

Freedom means being able to think, express, move and associate freely. It means being able to choose between what is right and what could have been. Just as we come to think of our independence day, it does not seem to allow us spaces to commit to activities we would like to indulge in. Hence, on this one if I be the P.M of India, I would like to cancel all compulsory celebrations are restricted road spaces for the common man. I would want every individual to be given that one day in doing whatever that one person wished to, (within the legal framework of the constitution). I would allow that single day to be able to celebrate the spirit of independence in the country.