Perhaps this article written by Jug Suraiya in today’s TOI aptly reflects what we really need to think about –

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3785325.cms

We as the next flag-bearers of what India is or aspires to be, must take up responsibilities at whatever level possible to make OUR country what we want. We can’t expect these thugs, crooks etc. who have grown up in a vicious atmosphere to shed their skins.

You can’t change a man’s basic character. And sadly, today’s India’s basic character is full of hatred for others – be on the account of region, religion, caste, social status or whatever. People everywhere are corrupt. And the common man, full as is his plate is with everyday problems, only augments this. So, only when the common ‘stupid’ man decides that enough is enough and takes things into his own hands (I mean in a constructive manner), would India change.

So, my appeal to everyone here is to not just sit and lament about such things. We have at least some power in our hands to change things. Lets utilize it for the betterment of our country in our own personal/collective capacity. Unless we do it, the next generation would be blaming us and India would still remain a promising but faltering nation.

Time to wake up and soulder responsibility. Waise bhi, “Zindagi jeene ke do raaste hote hain – ek jo ho raha hai hone do, aur doosra ki uske khilaaf awaaz uthao aur phir zimmedaari bhi” (Couldn’t recollect the exact dialogue, but came into mind instantly)…