India needs a peaceful revolution: Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi - Activist Sonam Wangchuk has urged for a peaceful revolution in India's political leadership system, stating the nation needs a major change if it wishes to remain respectable by 2047. In a video message for Independence Day, Wangchuk proposed a "second Independence movement", encouraging citizens to nominate selfless, fearless individuals of character and substance who can guide the country's future.

He noted that neighboring countries have surpassed India in various metrics, including per capita GDP, and warned that if this trend continues, India may not be developed or even recognized in the global market by 2047. Wangchuk praised protesters who called for change in the past two months, but expressed skepticism about the potential impact of new education ministers, stating that he does not see any miraculous improvements.

He emphasized that the country's progress is closely tied to its education system, warning that without progress in this area, the nation's future will lag behind. Wangchuk also criticized the suppression of dissent under various political regimes, highlighting that corruption and injustice have taken new forms and grown significantly since the 2012-13 anti-corruption movement.

He called for a fundamental change in the selection of political leaders, citing the presence of numerous criminal cases against elected representatives. Despite his criticism, Wangchuk did not single out any specific political party or the opposition. Instead, he sought to unite people from across India to discuss necessary changes, emphasizing that his appeal is not directed at any particular group.

Wangchuk is currently based in Ladakh and is looking for selfless, fearless men and women of character and substance from across the country to help him envision a new path for India.