My Country will Achieve Freedom My country will achieve Freedom when …we are free to express our genuine concerns, protests with peaceful and non-violent methods; …we are free to follow, choose, and practice the religion of our choice; …our women, girls, children, and we can walk safely without fear day or night; …our youth has a bright future within the country; …our basic needs for food, water, shelter, education, work, etc. are provided; …our farmers and traditional craftsmen are provided with basic facilities; …we accept diversity of languages, scripts, cultures, religions, food habits, dress; …we are free from violence, lynching, riots, militancy, terrorism; …we accept and live the principle “Unity in diversity”; …we protect our motherland from projects which lead to its ecological destruction; …we develop smart villages with steady supply of electricity, water and basic facilities; …we are free from fascist, fundamentalist leaders whose hands are soaked with blood; …we have secular minded politicians, executives, and judiciary who abide by the Constitution; …we have educated and cultured selfless leaders who have a far-sighted futuristic vision for our country; …we can live as citizens accepting and respecting each person’s dignity and equality; …we need not wait for years, waste our energy, and hard-earned money to get justice; …we give equal opportunity to everyone to bloom and blossom in their field; …we are aware of our rights and responsibilities as citizens.
Pratap Naik, SJ Goa 15th August 2023