Are We Truly Free? Hard Questions on Independence Day

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Happy Independence Day my brothers.

It's August 15th again, and we're celebrating 77 years since we kicked out the British. I've been thinking - are we really as free as we think we are?

Don't get me wrong, we've come a long way since 1947. But sometimes it feels like we're still stuck in some ways, you know?

Like, take our amazing culture. We've got so much cool stuff - yoga, ayurveda, amazing food, beautiful clothes. But sometimes it seems like we're trying too hard to be like Western countries instead of being proud of who we are. What's up with that?

It feels like some politicians are more interested in fighting each other than in making India better. Our courts are another thing. We say we respect women, but the news tells a different story. Rape cases drag on for years! Victims wait forever for justice. you can commit a terrible crime and walk free in no time. are 300 words equals to someone's life?

let's talk about our media. We call it the fourth pillar of democracy, but is it really holding up? These days, it feels like our news channels are more interested in TRPs than truth. They shout, they sensationalize, but do they really inform? Look at how they cover riots - it's all heat, no light. Is our media really free, or is it just another tool for the Anti-Indians?

we must ask: are we free from those who seek to harm India from within? Why do some among us constantly try to tarnish our nation's image? It's puzzling how these people always blame our current government, even when we're making clear progress. They cry foul over every action, but where's their voice when opposition-ruled states falter? And what about their deafening silence on crucial issues? Why no outrage for our Hindu brothers suffering in Bangladesh? No protests for Kashmiri Hindus forced from their homes? No support for Ram bhakts who sacrificed so much? It's as if these people have different standards for different groups. Are they really working for India's interests, or dancing to someone else's tune? Why attack our own nation at every turn, but stay mum on real atrocities? Is this the behavior of true patriots or something more sinister? As we hoist our beloved tricolor, let's ponder: are we truly independent if we let such voices divide us?