Happy 60th Independence Day India!
60 years ago today at the stroke of midnight, the jewel of the British empire gained its freedom. Anyone who knows me knows how fiercely proud I am of my heritage.
This anniversary of Indepence seems to be a special one to me, as modern India is the same age as my parents.
I’m excited that despite India’s insane amount of internal differences: ethnic groups and languages, religions, and more – India has had a stable and vibrant democracy. The world’s largest democracy, that even had a woman Prime Minister as head of state…something we may see here in America after 200 + years of freedom. I’m also excited about the growing economic, political and cultural power India is having again. But enough of that…
India’s history is a chronicle of over 5000 years, but the arrival of the British East India Company in 1608 triggered the most dynamic chapter in the story. With profound respect and gratitude I salute every freedom fighter who did what they could to free India from foreign rule.
Jai Hind!
