An Open Letter to Our Prime Minister
Respected Pradhan Mantri ji,
A Nation Transformed
Today, every citizen of this country feels genuine pride in how far India has travelled. We have moved from the humble bicycle to the two wheeler, from the slow steam engine to the swift Vande Bharat Express. We remember standing in long lines to book a train ticket, and today we book it online in seconds, with Tatkaal ensuring even urgent journeys are possible. Air travel, once a luxury for the few, is now a common mode of journey for the middle class.
Progress in Infrastructure and Education
Our roads have transformed from kaccha paths to brick lanes to smooth cemented highways connecting every corner of the nation. Our homes have grown from simple houses to flats and now to high rise buildings within gated societies. Our children are no longer bound only to government jobs. They move confidently into private sectors and now dream boldly of building their own startups.
Where medical colleges could once be counted on our fingers, we now have around eight hundred, including private institutions. Seven IITs have become twenty three. Seventeen NITs have become thirty one. Five IIMs have become twenty one, alongside numerous well recognised engineering colleges. For the poor, subsidised ration has become free monthly ration. Open defecation has given way to pucca toilets, and countless schemes now provide homes to the poor and deprived.
Growth in Health, Welfare and Science
In healthcare we have grown from traditional Indian medicine to RMPs, MBBS doctors and specialists, and from general surgery to robotic surgery.
In welfare we moved from basic health insurance to Ayushman Bharat Yojana with ₹5 lakh cover for the poor and now for all senior citizens.
In science and culture we have gone from observing Chandra Grahan and celebrating Karwa Chauth to launching satellites, from cycles to advanced rockets, and to making history with Chandrayaan 3’s landing on the Moon’s South Pole.
This is truly the story of a transforming India.
From Scarcity to Abundance
We have seen scarcity turn into abundance, in phones, in electricity, in banking access available to every citizen rather than a select few. Digital payments have made India a world leader. Files once buried under red tape are now uploaded and tracked on computers. From a single AIIMS in Delhi, we now have twenty functioning AIIMS across different states, with more under construction. Our children rise from modest beginnings to remarkable heights, many now working abroad and making the nation proud.
The Expectations of a New Generation
Dear Prime Minister, we are truly grateful for this journey. But today, we wish to speak for a generation, better known as Gen Z, that has grown up amid all these facilities and now expects something more: quality of life, ease of life, and accountability from the system that serves them.
Ease of doing business must become a lived reality, not just a ranking on paper. Files should move quickly, without unnecessary delay. Every working citizen deserves equal treatment before the law and the administration. Our bureaucracy and judicial processes, however respected, must become faster and more accountable, so that no official is treated as above the citizens they serve. Our education system must become fully transparent, so that merit is never in doubt. Citizens should never fear the police; they should feel protected and treated with humanity and dignity.
A Call for Closer Governance
Our elected representatives, whether Members of Parliament or of State Assemblies, should remain easily accessible to the common citizen, not distant like rulers. The door of communication between the government and the people must always remain open, moving beyond the old Raja and Praja system to a true partnership of trust.
The Need for Timely Action
The recent NEET examination paper leak, which led to large student protests at Jantar Mantar, is a living example of what happens when accountability arrives too late. The resignation of the education minister, the loss of public property, and the injuries suffered by citizens could perhaps have been avoided with earlier and more decisive action. One wonders how our intelligence and administrative systems did not foresee such a large scale disruption, one that unfortunately affected India’s image abroad and left many citizens feeling let down.
The lesson here is clear: prompt action is always better than allowing a problem to escalate. Respected PM ji, the poor will always remain an important and loyal part of our democracy, but the aspirations and struggles of our middle class, especially in our cities, deserve equal attention. We humbly request that ministers be encouraged to visit schools, colleges, and universities more often, to sit with our students, hear their concerns directly, and work towards timely solutions.
Hope for the Future
We believe that with your vision and leadership, India can ensure that unfortunate events like the CJP protest never need to repeat themselves. Our young generation does not ask for more than what is fair, a system that is swift, transparent, humane, and truly accountable to every citizen it serves.
With respect and hope for a brighter future,
A concerned citizen
Eye opening write-up. The need of the hour is to keep up with the rapid changes our country is going through. The current generation is used to 3 minute reels and expects things to be transformed overnight. But handling change management for a country of our size, along with managing the elements who are opposed to change, and who will do everything possible to drag the country backward is a daunting task. Take the instance of Vande Bharat and Hydrogen trains – excellent initiatives but instantly damaged by elements whose political ideology does not match with the current government. This kind of change requires patience and a level of maturity that our nation sadly lacks. But I’m hopeful that this mindset too will change eventually.
Thank you, sir, for your positive remarks. Our generation does stand with the government’s steps for improvement. But there are still some who criticize everything the government does.
Article is certainly meaningful but broadly understanding the issue in right perspective is and was more important youth or so called protesters wouldn’t have reached this magnitude but the system which is answerable had triggered the violance,it’s the basic right of students to demand their legitimate right towards fair education system but unfortunately it’s not.Anyway the system must take a serious note let’s hope best for our Zen-Z the will be future of our nation ,sorry dear friend could not reply you in time finding excuse on friendship day wishing you very happy FD.
This is why I shared my thoughts. Our political leaders and ministers should sit with students to hear their real concerns in different institutions, from schools to colleges to universities. Because problems vary at every level, direct interaction is necessary.
Dear Gaur ji,
India has indeed changed tremendously in the last few decades, and the progress in infrastructure, technology, healthcare, education, digital services, and opportunities is visible to all.
But the next stage of development is not only about better roads, faster trains, or digital technology. It is about building systems that are equally fast, transparent, fair, accountable, and humane. The expectations of today’s citizens—especially the younger generation—are much higher.
Our institutions must keep pace with a changing society. Justice should be timely, public services should be citizen-friendly, education should be transparent, and elected representatives and officials should remain accessible and accountable.
At the same time, meaningful change requires, Development is a continuous process, and no government or institution can achieve it alone.
The real measure of a developed India will be when every citizen, regardless of status or background, feels that the system works fairly and efficiently for them. India has changed—and now our systems must certainly catch up..
Thanks for your valuable remarks.🙏
India should focus on promoting basic values like cleanliness at the school level itself. Countries like Japan already have such systems, and they have seen great results.
*Gen Alpha needs to be taught core values from the very beginning.*
Very true sir..
Gen Alpha needs to be taught core values from the very beginning.
Gen Alpha — kids born 2010 onwards, are growing up with screens, AI, and instant everything. If we don’t teach them values now, tech will teach them speed, but not discipline, empathy, or responsibility.
Core values like cleanliness, honesty, respect, teamwork, and gratitude are like an OS. If the OS is strong, every app they run later will work better.
We celebrate success, but we hide the struggle.
Before pushing children into medical education, we must teach them the truth.
The toughness. The fees. The number of attempts. The reality of private college costs.
Parents: Set a limit. Have a Plan B. Don’t force your child to live your dream.
Schools: Invite local doctors to talk. Show students the real journey, not just the white coat.
Let the next generation of doctors choose this path with clarity, not confusion.
Well said..
By being honest early, we can save our children from unnecessary stress.
Give them the freedom to take their own decisions.
Pressure doesn’t create toppers. It creates breakdowns. And in the worst cases, it pushes kids to take the wrong step in life.