I will support Modi. Why?

Yes. I know there is an overhauling increase in the number of ridicules for his foreign trip. "There are far more pressing problems in India", some say shamelessly. But if there is another poll, I will again vote for Mr. Modi.

I do not know much about politics. Damn, I do not know anything. I am shamefully ignorant and fail to grasp certain  economic things even if I watch numerous news channels and read newspapers. But, I will vote for Mr.Modi because he gave hope which itself seemed like a dream for India.

When was India out of problems? With a country having a massive diversity in religion, language, culture, right from dance to food, it is indeed a huge feat to uphold secularism and provide hope for all of them. One religion feels left out if the other religion gets benefit, one state feels left out if other state gets a benefit. Everyone wants the same things yet more.

I would like to point certain things that I like in Mr.Modi. He, unlike "certain" other politicians, seems to be transparent about his foreign trips. I don't think anyone doing a mistake, does it so publicly, in front of 30 million eagle eyes. So yes, I do not think he visits other nations just for the sake of it. Then, there is this whole scandal about porn sites banned. I fail to grasp the reason behind such an overpowering outcry. Shouldn't people be a little embarrassed to admit that they watch porn videos involving children. Why, no. They talk about banning corruption, child abuse, rape, etc. I mean, why ban something that is already illegal?

Then there is this ban on beef meat. I am appalled at the hypocrisy. Cow is a holy animal for Hindus. I would love to see how others react if we tarnish their holy image! Again, these people crop up talking about freedom.

These are just a few things that were blown out of proportion. I am not even going to go into celebrities returning their awards.

While we are looking at the "awful" things in his government, let's point some softer lights towards his "better" things. He started a movement called Swatch Barath. Some went to lengths in telling he started it but did nothing after that. Well, if you are waiting for him to come and clean your streets, fat chance! Blah,blah, similarly to "Make in India".

What did I do? Nothing. I too lament about people who lament. Indian blood runs deep and full in me. But I do not ridicule people who do something.
So I will vote for Modi because there seems no other hope for us than a person standing up against criticism and doing what he does, with style.

My plan to unplan...

Seventh semester in all engineer's life is a crucial moment, they say. There is this extreme and unbearable pressure from peers, parents, unknown, yet always there to give advice, relatives, friends who are waiting to get treat and all those we meet along the sidewalks, corridors, washrooms, buses, hostel floors, basically everyone in town. Everyone is interested in your future plans, most of them aren't even going to be a part of it.

So, how do we tackle this stress and enjoy the last, probably not for some, years of student life?

So, when I was wondering the same thing on my bus ride couple of days back, I had this weird thought. "What am I going to do with my life?". "How do I see myself in the next 5 years". The thought was immediately followed by,  "Why do I need to plan the next 5 years of my life?". Things never happen the way we want it to happen. I aimed for medicine but ended up in SSN. Many aimed for so many other things but ended up doing something completely different. I decided planning does nothing to change the fate. Hard work does, but the amount of work to put in is mountainous.

So I came up with this thought of planning to unplan. I tried to remember all the things that I wanted to do in life. Imagined myself in all those fields, nothing seemed perfect, nothing seemed achievable, everything was blur and dreamlike. Confused and perplexed like the usual me, I wanted to forget everything. So I made it up a point to forego all plans. No plans, anymore. Short-term goals, fine. But no long term goals. Baby steps at a time. That too seems scary when people around you talk about companies and masters and entrepreneurship and jobs and marriage! But, be determined to not get sucked into this vicious cycle of false promises of future. We all know nothing is concrete. Change is the only constant thing, yet we plan and get disappointed. We constantly try to fit in. Give it up and let it go.

Don't let your life become a series of usual questions like:

"Baby born?"

"Is it walking?"

"Which school?"

"Learning arts and craft?"

"What your 10th result?"

"What's your 12th result?"

"Which college?"

"Which company?"

"Which country?"

"When is your marriage?"

"Daughter or son?"

"When is your retirement?"

"What disease, now?"

"Is he/she dead?"

And a few articles in the newspaper. And the end. Is this what life is all about?