India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters.

Everyone remembers saying that during their school assembly mornings. And as we grew up, we also made fun of the second statement. But let’s face it. We are making light of this statement again.

It is true. Digital India Initiative by our present Govt under the leadership of Modi may sound like a step in the right direction. But is it? Ever since Modi has met Zuckerberg, Facebook has been filled with Tricolor dps with people made to believe that India would change. A new digital revolution would usher in. Everyone seems excited. Hyped. Positivity all around. But beneath this huge campaign, therein lies some harsh realities.

Let’s look at them one by one. And then let me know what Digital India are we trying to build.