The Slumdogs, the Millionaires
THE GREAT INDIAN CONTRADICTION

Indeed, Slumdog Millionaire is one more example of India’s undeniable brilliance and extraordinary talent that the world is increasingly saying 'Jai Ho'.

One can rightly appreciate the wonderfully inspiring story of a poor boy who overcomes all odds to make a million.

But the supreme irony is that ‘slumdogs’ and ‘millionaires’ still continue to coexist in the world’s largest democracy— in uncomfortably large numbers - even 62 years after independence.

It’s a pity that even today we are struggling to ensure basic rights to the children.
Their right to education, nutrition, health, shelter and protection — stands threatened and undermined.
Is only the Government responsible for this?