Some of the reactions by our own people, about the deportees from America, were hilarious and ridiculous. Some cursed them, others ridiculed them and many laughed at them.
But….
I know that most of these same people who reacted thus, if told they could go and settle in America would jump and accept the offer.
The only reason they don’t go or haven’t gone, is because they can’t. And like the proverbial fable of the fox and grapes, they shout, ‘the grapes are sour!’
But, why do so many Indians feel compelled to leave their homeland in search of better opportunities? What is it about India that makes it so difficult for people to build a secure and prosperous future here? And what can we do to change this narrative and make India a country that people are proud to call home?
A few years ago my in-laws were comfortably living in Pune. They had friends of all communities and quite enjoyed life there. But occasionally they would fall sick, and we would have to rush there.
We then got the bright idea of shifting them here.
They disliked the idea and were very reluctant.
Because they had friends, fellowship, and company in their environment. Maybe, medical aid was not easily available, maybe family was not around, but Pune was home for them.
In the same way I wonder if our country, could also become attractive to make our people feel it is, ‘home’ for them?
For this, economically, India needs to create more jobs, improve infrastructure, and increase access to quality education and healthcare.
Politically, India needs to promote transparency and accountability and ensure the rule of law is upheld. This will require reforms to the judiciary, and the bureaucracy, as well as a commitment to protecting the rights of all citizens.
Socially, India needs to address the communal tensions and social inequalities that have started plaguing our society. This will require a concerted effort to promote interfaith dialogue, social cohesion, as well as a commitment to protecting the rights of marginalized communities.
The recent images of Indian families being deported back to India, shackled and humiliated, are a stark pointer of the desperation and vulnerability that shows that we need to address these serious economic, political, and social challenges that drive people to leave.
Remember, no American wants to leave their country, not because they have strict emigration laws but because they have a stake in its future and believe that it offers them the best opportunities to pursue their dreams.
So, let’s strive to create an India that inspires the same sense of pride, purpose, and belonging in its citizens: An India, we would hate to leave..!
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We the citizen of Bharat should decide to improve ourselves stay in law and order and we will be in good country.Country is recognised by its citizens Sir!
Thank you for your point of view doctor.
It is not the non availability of jobs today that is forcing people to look beyond the fence for greener pastures, but the drudgery of labour and the peanuts that they are paid. Even after 40 years of carrying loads of mental and physical burdens, the working class in lndia are dumped into shacks in shanty dwellings while the owners of employers live in Shantivans.
The rich and the ruling who fly to work in choppers from tall towers in lndia write the news, history and culture of our country as their eyes and ears are closed to the pathos of the man who labours all his life in a foundry and his colleague with pile of files.
That’s why millions of lndians choose the forbidden path to the land of milk and honey little realising that someday the could be dumped back into dust and heat in fetters and shackles. Only integrity and compassion will establish fairness to MIGA.
[Make lndia as Great America]
Thank you Robin
So true.
When opportunities are sparse or don’t exist in our homeland, we, become “migrants” and tend to immigrate in search of greener pastures.
True Shylaja.
Truly said … In India only the prosper but the middle class nd poor struggle from hand to mouth… The system should change nd jobs to be created for all according to their capabilities… hope someday we will c the change..
Yes Charlotte, thank you.
Population explosion, lack of jobs, indiscipline, corruption have to be checked. Thoughts expressed above are all valuables, and Bob Sir expression is wonderful. Let’s individually improve our self and set examples for others. HONESTY IS BEST POLICY should be our target 🎯
Doha has internationals in it. It’s a developing nation. No conversion is allowed but Government protected Christians from terrorists. The infrastructure is good, no one robs but all work to live in comfort and govt’s medical care for it’s people is affordable. Education is available to all. Women are safe.They drive.They work.