I know it’s too early to predict or conclude that India is at the cusp of a revolution, but I strongly feel that something is definitely changing. I can feel the change in the air. I feel it when I talk to people and when I interact in a WhatsApp group. I feel it when I read social media posts. Now people are restless, bolder, and full of anxiety. People are looking for a change. Earlier, people were hesitant, unsure, and angry but muted. Their viewpoint has changed, their demeanour has transformed, and their speech is more optimistic. The era of despondency is over. They are more articulate and positive.

Agitation Reflects The Change

The agitation we see on the ground reflects that change. And for this, cockroaches should be sent a big ‘thank you card’. Earlier, people had given up, lost in the wilderness. A while ago, hopelessness was written on the walls, but not anymore. Cockroaches have taught us to fight; they have filled us with optimism that victory can be achieved, battles can be won, and change can be reengineered. The idea is not to exaggerate but to read between the lines.

The question that should be asked is what has been instrumental for this change? The answer is simple. The government that stays in power for long automatically invites anti-incumbency against itself. Governments are not gods; they are human creations. They are never perfect. As the years pass, the gap between the promises made and the deliveries done........

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