Satyagraha - In today's context

India, taught the world that freedom could be got without any violence. The non-violent movement was led by an able leader, Mahatma Gandhi. He told everybody about the virtues of non-violence and sathya. The civil disobedience movement started by him in so that the British government of India feels the pressure was a great move. The nation raced ahead with it. And finally, India got its freedom in the year of 1947.

So, where does India stand now. It does not have any specific goal. The politicians keep talking of making India a developed nation. The year set for this goal was 2020, but now looks like it has been pushed to 2035. And after some more years, its everybody's guess that it shall be pushed to 2050 and so forth. The older generations of politicians, mainly freedom fighters wanted to prove to the world that India could survive the new order and not disintegrate into various small provinces. This and the constant look from the world, made them to improve the public conditions and also strive for the best of the country. But, the younger generation and also some of the older politicians and into cruise control mode, India shall keep on developing, we need not do anything. This mode has been going for the last couple of decades. The educated people have almost stopped entering politics saying its a dirty game.

So, what can be done to change the situation? Can we learn from history? Implement old tools, such as non-violence but get necessary things done? The politicians today are taking advantage of people. They only care about their own needs. They don't help the country strive for excellence.Is it possible to bring about a change in the attitude of the common man. He should come out and voice himself. This brings us to the present state of affairs. The non-cooperation movement can galvanize the people into doing something good for the country. India is a vast country and with many resources but still we are termed as a developing country. Is it not time that we awaken and ask for our rights.

Even in the capitalist context, Gandhian values are truly valid. Why do we wait for another Gandhi to change the way the country is perceived. Everybody could take up his small part to change the country. The nation needs a dramatic change in its views. The politicians can't keep ruling the country, saying things shall happen, we don't have to do anything. The need to be reminded of the power of the people.

Non-violence and non-cooperation are still valid in today's context. 60 years ago we fought the imperialists using this method. Its about time we took it up to fight the corrupt political system today, so that India can become a great nation.