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I’m a social media activist and a freelancer from Delhi. I hope to educate and encourage youngsters to make a sound decision when it comes to elections. Today’s vote can be a part of
tomorrow’s big change.
Keeping today’s India in mind, I have written a poem/rant that best explains our situation.
(I’m the middle class)To remove black money, I was asked to stand in queues outside banks.They later changed the colour of the notes and told me black money has returned!I’m a common man,
but am I a fool?
(I’m the unemployed)I’m running around places to find a job.I have just graduated from college, and I cannot find a job.I am also a 50-year-old man who has given his life to his job, but has
now been fired.I am a common man, and I am a fool.
(I am a journalist)I am a journalist, and the channel I work for has been sold (for political interests).My own innocence has become my enemy. False cases have been filed against me.I am a
common man, and I am a fool.
(I am a businessman)I am a businessman, and I was told my earnings would increase in abundance.Not only did my earnings not increase, but now I have to pay GST as well!I am a common man, and
I am a fool.
(I am the youth)I am the youth, I was promised that my tax money would be used for development.But with tax-payers’ money, huge statues are being constructed.And for what? Political
benefits.I am a common man, and I am a fool.
But, those who make false promises forget that elections come every five years.I am a common man, but I am NOT a fool.
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