There is an India where we still celebrate Holi, Diwali, and smaller festivals.
There is an India where eating out once/month is a celebration.
There is an India where less is more.
There is an India where a child gets incentivized for a new dress by scoring well in exams.
There is an India where parents sell lands to see sons/daughters study, get educated.
There is an India where farmers are dying because no one is buying their crops or, they have no water for harvesting or all their earnings lands to the loan sharks.
There is an India where 70% of vegetables are thrown after bazaar for cattle because there is no refrigeration.
There is an India which still listens to Vivid Bharti or All India Radio
There is an India where people travel on bullock carts and where there are no schools or hospitals.
There is an India where people die bedridden because they cannot afford to go to the city.
There is an India where people are killed in the name of caste, religion.
This India is a mute spectator in the country’s progress and needs more love and attention.