Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Indian Gen Z Sees Little Meaning in Independence Day Freedom
A young person in India was asked what Independence Day means to them.
They said it does not feel very meaningful to them yet.
They think India is still not truly free.
They see politicians and police doing dishonest things.
They also think the education system is broken for many children.
They believe people should not be afraid to speak their minds or do what is right.
The young person says politicians only care about people around election time.
They worry that crimes against women still happen even though leaders talk about women's safety.
Even so, they still feel proud of their country and the saying 'Saare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara.'
An unnamed Gen Z Indian says that for them, freedom, or azadi, has very little meaning and feels India is still not truly independent.
They cite corruption among politicians and the police, and a broken education system, pointing to children in government schools struggling to build a future.
They argue that people should not have to be afraid to speak their mind or stand up for what they believe is right.
They accuse politicians of caring about citizens only when they need votes and of disappearing after elections, noting crimes against women continue despite talk of women's safety.
Despite the criticism, they say the patriotic sentiment 'Saare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara' is deeply ingrained in them.
- Who
- An unnamed Gen Z Indian sharing views on Independence Day
- What
- A reflection that freedom has little meaning and India is not truly independent due to corruption, a broken education system, and politicians' self-interest
- When
- Not specified in the article
- Where
- India
- Why
- The interviewee believes people are always scared to speak up, politicians ignore citizens after elections, and crimes against women continue despite safety promises
- Topic
- Meaning of Independence Day to India's Gen Z
- Core Sentiment
- Freedom has little meaning; the country is still not truly independent
- Criticisms Cited
- Corruption among politicians and police; broken education system
- Education Concern
- Children in government schools struggling to build a future
- Politicians
- Care about citizens only when needing votes; disappear after elections
- Women's Safety
- Talked about by politicians, but crimes against women continue
- Patriotic Sentiment
- 'Saare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara' is deeply ingrained
- Location
- India