Am I asking too much? [Issues In India]
 
An Indian citizen pleads, "I think water is one of the most essential
necessities of every human being. When I ask for a solution to the drinking
water problem, am I asking for too much?"
 
Thought to discuss something with you guys today… Let’s consider India as
our home and count the issues that plague our beloved home and its inmates. With
elections to the 15th LokSabha just days away, I wish to call all Indians
across the country to find out what's on their mind. Let’s take our chance and
figure out the one (or many) issues which need immediate attention.
 
'No politician has addressed our issue' – is the complaint often heard,
isn’t it?
 
It is unfortunate to see that politicians continue to fight within themselves
rather than address the issue of the nation which demands their immediate
attention. All I expect from our politicians is to take some time off from their
personal agendas and address the real problems, doing some justice their
dignified ranks.
 
Political rallies and promises during the election season do not have much
meaning unless the real issue is addressed. Almost all politicians promise a lot
of things at the time of the elections but once they are elected, they forget
everything. None of them keep their promises. Let alone keeping their promises,
they don't even visit the areas.
 
Coming to our point of counting the issues in India, this is what comes to my
mind:
 
There are many underdeveloped districts, towns & villages spread all over the
country wherein the living conditions are pathetic – These demand attention.
Poverty, communalism, illiteracy and backwardness are the issues that have
existed for long and yet desire not to depart from India. Lately terrorism has
come into view as the most horrifying challenge! Other issues that will be
talked about will be unemployment, recession, power shortage, price rise, etc.
 
Not to forget, the birth mark of Indian Independence - The Jammu & Kashmir
problem. (God knows better when this is going to be settled) I have no clue.. If
you have some solution in mind, let me know.
 
There is  Sikh-uprising in Punjab, the Naxal problem, Slow Economic Development
and Social Unrest, Religious and Ethnic Factors, The democratic deficit and lack
of legitimacy, economic issues which includes competition over water between
states, and also some feel that the friendships and acquaintances with other
countries also counts itself as an issue unaddressed.
 
Not to be left behind are issues of Child Labor, Frequent Riots and Caste
systems which exist majorly in India only.
 
Did I miss out on any important issue?
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