Essays

We are all citizens of India and we are proud of being so, and that's a good idea, but the question is, are we all ideal citizens?

It is not easy to be an ideal citizen. An ideal citizen, as the term signifies, has and follows high ideals. What are the important ideals that an ideal citizen observes? Some of them can be noted easily.

An ideal citizen is a very useful member of

society, not just by virtue of his profession, but also by virtue of his behaviour and attitude to society and country and to his neighbours.

Such a citizen does whatever is within his means to further the cause of democracy, security and justice.

He casts his own vote and that very honestly only to the party or candidate that he thinks genuinely deserves it. He also encourages others to cast their votes fairly and fearlessly to the candidates of their choice.

Such a citizen has a high civic sense. He does not waste water, food products or any kind of energy items such as gas, electricity, etc.

An ideal citizen renders yeoman's service in time of need. At the time of natural and national calamities, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, famines, terrorist attacks, riots, war, etc. an ideal citizen not only contributes liberally, but also does all kinds of social work that he can and all that selflessly.

An ideal citizen is a true patriot. He does not spread rumours. He is honest in paying his taxes. He is ready to lay down his life for his country, He takes an active part in all national programmes such as literacy drive, pulse polio, malaria eradication, etc,