India beyond 60
by ravi prakash on Sep 29, 2007 11:52 AM
It is said that India is a functioning anarchy. It is polyglot, multi-cultural and a very old civilisation with young people. The country is today shorn of new Heroes and the old ones have ceased to be relevent. The Ganges aptly describes the life in this land. It flows on its own. Corruption, procratination, indecision, and prevarication has come to define our national character. These traits have struck deep roots in our public life. The young citizenry is turning cynical and apathetic and although not prone to violence, will begin to espouse it as a way of moving ahead. Religion is losing its hold on the spirit and turning into a bazaar for quick money, and so are the past ideals of Socialism, Rule of the Law, Universal Rights of Man for Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, Concern for our Environment etc. The violation of these ideals has taken on an iconic form. The Heroes of today are those who violate these ideals and openly defy all attempts of a civil society to bring them to justice. Justice delivery system has all but broken down and so is Law Enforcement. Crass consumerism and media entertainment has put the masses to slumber. Only God can save this land. Jai Hind
