It is 72 years since we got independence for this nation, but still many things which are of fundamental importance are yet to happen in this country. Two generations of people have already passed their lives but still fundamental requirements like food, nourishment, health, education are yet to be taken care of for most people in the country. First of all, the freedom struggle in this country, the way it happened, the commitment and the dedication with which it happened, the sacrifices that were done, the lives that were laid down, all this is a loving gift from the previous generation. Somebody else should not shape it for us, that we should have the freedom to shape our own life as the citizens of this country. In many ways nation has taken strides in forward movement, but still many fundamental things need to happen. As a generation of people, the onus is upon us to create the life that we want for ourselves the nation that we want for ourselves and the future that we want for our future generations. It is very important the fundamental requirements of nourishment, health, education and ecology are attended to. One big lapse that has happened in the life of this nation is we have not produced enough great leaders in this country. We have produced politicians and administrators, but not enough leaders. It is time that people who have the necessary integrity, intelligence and the intention, above all the youth of this nation take this in our hands and create the nation that we want as still over 50% of our population is languishing in almost subhuman conditions. Though we have made significant strides in certain fields, we are still lacking as a population. No nation can go ahead, no nation can go too far without taking its whole population towards the destiny of who we are. This independence day I want every Indian to take this commitment that we as a generation of people will create the nation that we want to live in, we as a generation of people will create a situation that we would like to pass on, that we would be proud to pass on to our future generations. Let this Independence Day be a moment of commitment and a moment of dedication towards what all of us care for. Its time to remember our brave-hearts, the freedom fighters, whose soul remains forever in our heart. Without their sacrifice this day would have not been a reality. In the last 72 years, India has progressed and emerged as modern India that is appreciated and recognised in the world not just as the biggest democracy but also as a country of extraordinary talents, emerging economy, modern health care, science and technology, business tycoons, entrepreneurs, executives, literature, and, very importantly, its culture, values, brotherhood and diversity. I am sure, we all are, undoubtedly, proud of our nation. On the other hand, there is something that calls for our action before it becomes too late. Increasing incidents of crime against oppressed and women, public insensitivity towards road accident victims, lose-tempered behaviours leading to murder even for a pity incident, and insidious corruption everywhere force us to rethink whether we are building our nation in the same way that our great freedom-fighters dreamt of. In the hustle and bustle of our busy life, perhaps its time to take break and think of building a better society for the next generation. A better society means a happy society. A happy society requires us to be happy. To be happy, we should enjoy what we do and respect others and their opinions. As we celebrate our 72th Independence Day, lets decide two points. Enjoy what you do, what you get. Look happiness in everyday life. While we must plan our future, we must also enjoy small incidents that our life, our family and our society have to offer. They are plenty, for everyone, everyday. Just we need to change our perspective to discover them. Second, respect the freedom of others as you expect others to do for you. Take time to understand others point when there is disagreement or argument. Dont be afraid of the system when you help a needy. Remember our ancestors, the brave-hearts, who even sacrificed their lives for us, for better of us. I know, its easier said than done. But we must give a try. Change starts from within. All we need is just a small step towards this change!
