We got Independence!

The idea of being a citizen of an independent India makes me proud. India is a socialist, secular, democratic and a lot other words go into its description. BUT, is it true? Did we really get "Independence"?

Let us ask ourselves. Britishers left India in the "safe" hands of Congress. Is it a correct step? What is congress? Does Congress represent entire Indian population? Is it the voice of "rich" Indians or "true" Indians? The Indian freedom fighters who are not in agreement with congress's ideas are allowed to be killed by Britishers. But, almost all the congress "real" followers are simply put in jail. Thus, they are made the so called "cream" of our society. What about the rest of the India? Some people in Congress tried to develop India, but they are like " frogs in a jar" holding onto each other's legs (No offense please). They worked to develop themselves, not the country. Whatever they did, it is for their own ends. Be it a social welfare program or a literacy program or some program to develop the "backward" people. Only a few handful politicians worked for the benefit of people.

The consequence -- Rich became more richer and poor became more poorer. Due to poverty, illiteracy, superstitions, and many other factors, people did not have the chance to foresee their fate. Now, every Indian has a minimum of 10,000 Rs. on his/her head. Where is our money going? All the politicians have unaccounted properties, private power stations, companies etc etc. How did they earn them? Definitely not out of their 25,000/- monthly income. Then how is it possible? Its our money. People are becoming too busy to ponder over this, because they are preoccupied with movies and cricket.

The problem is, we have too many castes, too many religions in India. Had it been one caste, one religion, one community, we would have more development. People of one caste are too busy trying to crush people from other castes. People of a caste try to help people from their own caste. A complete stranger (even though he is a criminal) of your caste will be treated as if he is your own family. If all Indians treat others as their own caste, will India develop?

Now, let us discuss the most interesting factors -- education, research and youth. Why are students going to USA, London and Australia? Is our education so bad? Money is an obvious factor! Are our professors damn waste fellows? My father is a professor. He is a D.Phil candidate and a brilliant chap. I was brought up in a university area. I know how professors in a typical university will be. They are not that bad, but their orientation and method of teaching should change. They teach for the money, not out of their passion towards research. Anyway, why should they bother about research, when students themselves don't want to do research. Now a days, students want to settle down quickly in some software job. When will this change? Research and ties between Universities and Industries can stop brain drain.

All these are not only my thoughts, but of every citizen. What do you think?