15 august 1947 India had broken the shackles of foreign rule. That day was not just the day of transfer of power, Rather, for millions of Indians, it was a dream of a future in which the country would be governed by the will of the people., Citizens will get equal rights and every person will be able to live life with dignity. today of freedom 79 The tricolor is higher than ever on the occasion of the completion of the year, India has made its place among the major economies of the world and science, technique, space, The country has made significant progress in digital system and infrastructure. But amidst this achievement an uncomfortable question arises – have we even achieved real freedom??
The answer to this question lies neither in celebration alone nor in criticism alone. Freedom is not evaluated by emotions, Rather, it should be from the life of that common citizen on whose name the entire system of democracy and republic stands. According to the National Portal of the Government of India, the four core democratic values of the Constitution are: Justice, Freedom, Equality and fraternity are the foundations of our democracy. Therefore, real independence does not merely mean freedom from foreign rule., rather fear to the citizen, Discrimination, It is also to provide an environment free from deprivation and injustice.
foreign rule gone, But did all forms of slavery go away?? 1947 Got political freedom. Today India takes its own decisions. our parliament is, have elected governments, have an independent judiciary, There is a constitution and citizens have fundamental rights. This is not a small achievement by any means. But the next step to freedom is social and economic freedom. a person who does not have the opportunity for education, Freedom is incomplete for him. The youth who faces employment crisis despite having qualifications, His freedom is limited. The farmer who has to struggle continuously to get a fair price for his hard work, The meaning of freedom is different for him. For a poor family, illness can put the entire family in financial crisis., For him, freedom can remain only a concept written in the book of the Constitution.
Therefore today we have to ask whether the benefits of the country's economic growth are reaching the last person of the society at the same speed.? economic development is important, But not enough. India has made great leaps in economic and technological fields in the last decades. From digital payments to space programmes, the country has attracted the world's attention. But the real measure of development cannot be just GDP or big construction works. According to the United Nations Development Programme, human development should not be measured only by economic growth. Health, Education and respectable living standards are also important bases of development. 2025 India's Human Development Report HDI 2023 In 0.685 and India 193 in countries 130Was in th place. This is a sign of progress, But it also shows that the journey of human development is not yet complete.
That means India is moving forward, But the question is whether every Indian is moving forward at the same pace?
Education: The first step to freedom. The real freedom of any society can be identified from its education system. Educated citizen understands his rights, asks questions, Seeks answers from authority and develops the ability to take decisions about one's own future. Education has expanded in India. The number of schools and universities has increased. Digital education has opened up new opportunities. but the quality of education, Its relationship with employment and access to quality education to the economically weaker sections are still serious questions.
Today, a large number of youth graduate with a degree and then wander for years in search of employment. This situation forces us to think whether just getting a degree is freedom?
Real freedom will happen when the youth can get employment and entrepreneurship opportunities as per their ability. The importance of political rights does not diminish for a person forced by hunger and a youth troubled by unemployment., But their priorities may be different. When a youth is unable to get permanent and respectable employment even after years of study, he develops disappointment with the system. On the other end, Social security and uncertainty about the future is also a big question for crores of people working in the unorganized sector.
hence freedom 79In this year, employment should not be merely an economic issue., Rather it has to be considered a matter of freedom and respect. Are we completely free from fear? An important meaning of freedom is freedom from fear. In a democratic society, citizens are allowed to express their views., There should be the right to ask questions and express disagreement. Disagreement is not a weakness of democracy, That's his strength. But it is equally important to ensure that freedom of expression is not used for violence., Not to spread hatred or lies. Today social media has given a platform to every person to express his views., But with this rumor, The problem of disinformation and digital crowd has also come to the fore. Therefore, real freedom means freedom of speech as well as a culture of responsibility. Is there freedom from caste and discrimination?? India established the great ideal of equality through the Constitution. Equality of citizens before the law is one of the greatest achievements of democratic India.
Still caste in social life, Social class, Questions of inequality based on gender and economic status have not been completely eliminated. When a person starts being identified by his caste or economic status before his talent, Then the dream of independence appears incomplete. Independence Day is not just an occasion to remember that the British are gone. It is also an opportunity to remember how broken the walls of injustice that exist within our society have been.
Women's freedom is also the nation's freedom
The progress of any country can be accurately assessed from the status of its women.
women education, Politics, Science, Army, game, Has proven his ability in every field including industry and administration. but security, equal opportunity, Questions related to economic participation and social freedom are still important. If a woman wears her clothes, career, Travel, If we face unnecessary pressure from society regarding education or life decisions, we will have to accept that freedom is still incomplete. A society in which half the population cannot move forward with complete freedom, It cannot be called a completely independent society. Delay in justice also weakens freedom – In a democracy, the ultimate trust of the citizen is on the justice system. If it takes years for a person to get justice, So for him the process of justice itself becomes an ordeal. Justice is not just the decision of the court. Justice means justice on time, There is accessible justice and justice on which the common citizen can trust. Therefore, strengthening the justice system is not just administrative reform., Rather, it is part of the defense of freedom. where is the citizen in politics?
In democracy, elections give the people the right to change power. This is one of the biggest strengths of Indian democracy. But democracy is not just about voting on election day. Democracy is stronger when citizens ask questions of the government, The opposition plays its role, The media questions both the government and the opposition and institutions perform their constitutional responsibilities independently. Conflict between political parties is part of democracy, But when employment in political debate, Education, Health, Dearness, Farmer, If issues like women's safety and justice are left behind, then the public should ask who politics is for.? At the time of independence, the media of information was limited. Today a mobile phone can put all the information in the world at your fingertips. This is unprecedented freedom. But there is also a new challenge with it – data, privacy, Cyber crimes, Of the growing influence of fake news and artificial intelligence.