61 years. Happy Independence Day India

Against the backdrop of a booming economy, the new generation swipes their debit/credit cards at shopping malls. They wear globally branded clothing and sip Irish coffee as they talk about life. This is the face of India that politicians want the world to see.Away from the sets there is another side.

Approximately 70% of the population live in rural areas where there is no electricity for thirteen hours a day, kids are malnourished and women have to walk for hours to fetch water for the household.

What is truly amazing is that 61 years down the line here we are, moving forward. It can be argued but if you look around its prominent everywhere. There is development, not only in the cities but also in the small towns and villages. India is definitely not a prefect place but its the land of opportunities, of hope and growth. Even through all the down side we are pretty enduring people. We are a set of people who bounced back within three days after 1,168 mm on 26 th of July and travel is over crowded trains day after day

It is the spirit of India that lives in all of us, that drives us to achieve our dreams and hopes against all odds.

Its not perfect but its the place we call home. Happy Independence day. Cheers to a successful year ahead

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