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Whose right is it anyway?
The lack of honesty and the prevailing negligence of our citizens in their duties play a great role in day-to-day life
Prashant Solomon, a young freelance journalist and author, has penned a 112-page book, "How to be a Dutiful Indian" with brief details of the fundamental rights of the Indian citizens and the strategy necessary to improve the society. Rather than adopt a distant approach steeped in legal jargon, the book intimates the duties of citizens in day-to-day life.
"The Indian nation," feels Prashant, "is a world leader, economically financially and in cultural diversity.
However it is disappointing that people living in urban and rural regions of the country do not perform their duties honestly and dutifully. The lack of honesty and the prevailing negligence of our citizens in their duties play a great role in day-to-day life.
The corruption that is spreading its roots in Indian society affects the Indian economy.
All is not entirely bleak though.
"I think a number of people have played a great role in different fields. Their unforgettable sacrifices will shine forever. Many rulers and royal dynasties came to India and left something to remember in the form of monuments and different cultures. My ideal Indian citizen is Rajiv Gandhi, whose precious gift to India is computer technology, which was revolutionised under his government. This revolution has strengthened the Indian economy and broadened employment opportunities for the weaker sections of society," notes Prashant.
India is indeed the largest democracy in the world, feels the author, and Abraham Lincoln's definition of democracy - "a government of the people, by the people for the people" - is still the apt definition for this system of governance. However, Prashant is not happy with the highly qualified professionals who settle in the West and "strengthen the economy of such countries".
Points out the man who gave up his idea of becoming an American citizen and returned to India despite migrating to the U.S., "They should stay in India and work here for the progress of prosperity and the interest of other backward people."
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