Happy Independence Day - 59 Years of Freedom

I never get sentimental about such ocassions usually. But this time its different. I somehow feel bullish about India's prospects. We have a long way to go. Population, poverty, terrorism and so many issues still continue to hamper our growth. But if we look at what we have achieved as a country I feel very proud. In 1947 when British left, we were totally left to survive on our own. With the partition leaving an indelible blot in our history, and having to integrate a huge country, we started on a shaky ground. 59 years later, slowly, little by little, we have come a long way where we can atleast dream of a great future for our future generations.

I am optimistic about our country's future and this lies on the next generation of leaders.
May be I am feeling this way because I have been out of the country for 2 years now. May be because, for the first time most of us feel that something good is going to happen for many many years.

What the heck !! Felt like writing what I felt.So wrote !!
Happy August 15th to all fellow Indians !!