I 'WAS' A HYPOCRITE..

Finally,this day pushed me to break the ice inside..and i'm writing after a long long break..it wasn't an intentional hibernation..but a mere confusion over what i'm supposed to write..too many issues to be addressed..majority of them related to the pathetic picture of my nation..and i didn't really have a choice about being specific..because,i don't wish to isolate issues..they all form the bigger picture..and this blog is about some recent news headlines which touched my heart..since my blog is not after 'sensational' topics..

Last month,on january 26th,the nation celebrated yet another republic day..two weeks before that day, the news papers and the news channels aired a news about a mother,who died in the pavement giving birth to her baby..she was denied admission to a hospital despite possesing health cards..the reason? They are investigating (till we forget this)...what a great moment for the republic India..I couldn't differentiate the emotions that rushed inside me..was it anger?sadness?helplessness? Whatever..it was a moment of realisation..that,my nation is now a sinking ship in terms of morality and humanity..but that wasn't a pessimistic moment..rather, an optimistic,over powering thought that motivated me..hope it is the same with every young indian..or so be it..i wish..

baby Falak in AIIMS

Remember Falak? The 2 year old girl child who was bruised and battered..who was admitted to the AIIMS with severe head injury, both her arms broken, bite marks all over her body and her cheeks branded with hot iron..the media celebrated this for a week as usual and left it when they got something more 'sensational'..and all i can do is to raise her name through this blog..so that you won't forget her without meditating on the issue..

And the latest addition to this topic..the porngate scandal in karnataka assembly..three members of parliament were caught red handed while watching porn inside the temple of democracy..and the worst part..one of them happened to the minister for welfare of women & children..haven't heard of a better irony in my life! It was the most shameful day for the indian democracy..and thanks to the media for conducting some interesting debates on the issue of double standards of indian society..the best word to represent the modern india seems to be "hypocrisy"

I was quite surprised when some of my classmates once spoke against Mahatma Gandhi..and it was not restricted to that single experience..i kept hearing this several times after that particular day..what is wrong with the indian youth? i know that these minority doesn't represent the youth of india..still,what made them speak against that great soul? Now i'm reminded about the famous movie  'inception' ! Those who have watched the movie must be remembering that famous dialogue by Dicaprio.."An idea...Resilient... highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.." The movie went on to win 4 oscars but certainly missed out for the best script..coming back to our topic..it looks greatly relevant..

Nationalism is displayed during cricket matches..inside social networking sites..but where is the true spirit? I have seen many modern student 'revolutionaries' who speak against america..but he wore a Levi Strauss jean! I have seen them drink Pepsi and Cola..and the same guys talk against Mahatma..People talk against corruption..they fight against corruption..but imagine how many of you would prefer to bribe an official just to get things done quickly..to skip the long queue in government offices..don't think i'm prejudiced..i have seen people do that when it comes to ensuring their comfort..why this double standards?

Can we ever wipe out terrorism from this world? You won't say 'yes' if you have understood the gravity of the dialogue i quoted from 'inception'! The problem with terrorism or any other social evil is that, it is just an idea inside someone's mind..it is born,grown and should die inside the mind..no other way out..you can't influence someone's thinking without his/her permission..that makes the whole process quite an impossible one..but that doen't give us the license to stay irresponsible..but these days,our reactions are short lived..they evidently lack the power to sustain the movement till meeting the end..let us be honest with ourselves..and cease to be hypocrites..

I realise the truth that Falak is my sister..the mother who died in the pavement was my mother..the ministers who watched porn inside assembly were my servants..now it's your turn dear indian..


"A republic is a form of government in which the people, or some significant portion of them, have supreme control over the government and where offices of state are elected or chosen by elected people."