India at 78: Reflections On Freedom, Promise & Unfinished Business

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As we mark the spirit of independence this August 15, let us remember: the true legacy of 1947 lies not in the freedoms we have already attained, but in the freedom we still must secure for all.

Seventy-eight years ago, on August 15, 1947, when India gained independence, the nation was not just celebrating the end of colonial rule. The founding fathers of this new republic were enacting a profound social contract—a vision for the future.

The Declaration of Independence of 1947 was not merely a statement of liberty but a pledge to a set of enduring ideals that, if adhered to, could carve out a just society. But as we stand on the cusp of 2025, amid growing anxieties over the state of our democracy, we must ask: Are we living up to the promises made on that momentous night?



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