The country that we live in seems to be progressing slowly by slowly. When I look back 5 years from now, I realize that a lot of things are changed. Buildings have been demolished and withing a span of 2 years the land is re-developed into a modern complex. Acre's and acre's of land are now transformed into contemporary city complexes. Narrow roads that once managed to fit in double side traffic is replaced with spacious roads just like the highway. Talking about the highways, the poth-holes and uneven ground is maintained much better than before. Malls have opened, making it much easier to shop and hang out. Standard of living has increased. Yes, we are happy. Oh wait! I just realized I was lucky to be a part of the happy crowd.
I noticed something while traveling. Chawls on both sides of the railway track. Cramped up rooms which have no space to even breathe. They don't have toilets or maybe they do. But, people are so used to defecate in the open that they continue to live in unhygienic surroundings. Kids do not go to schools and are often used as child labour. The population is ever increasing and there is no place to live. Immigrants from other states come in search of a job, better pay scales and most of them arrive in the city to join Bollywood. The worst part is, materialistic things may change, the environment is made much better, but people, they are not yet ready to change their mentality.
Those in poverty somehow remain in that condition. While the rich are getting richer. The middle class remain the same. The people of this country are de-motivated, angry, sad, scared, yet they keep adjusting to all the possible harsh conditions around them. Political parties continue to dominate the masses & like they say " Hamara system hi kharab hai".
I wonder when the system will change. Who will change the system. Or should first ask ourselves, will I contribute to change the system? We have a long way to go. Lets start will something small around us. Lets make a difference.
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