If Gandhi Were Alive

If Gandhi were still alive,
For ideal India, he would strive.

Everyone is craving for him, though in the paper.
His name is being used, in politician's caper.
His principles are lying in the trash bin,
Actions for freedom are getting considered sin.

Obliterated teachings, of non-violence and truth,
People nowadays only "act" of being ruth.
He lost his life fighting against Britishers for freedom,
Calling oneself a proud Indian now has become seldom.

Gandhi's three monkeys are of no value, now.
People have forgotten etiquettes due to a holy cow.
He might be guilty of what he did in 1947,
Without partition, Kashmir would be real heaven!

Untouchables are still not allowed in the temple.
The belief of peace and harmony has crumpled.
Hindu Muslims are thirsty for each other's blood,
Talk of equality is lost, amidst religion’s mud.

If Gandhi were still alive,
Maybe India would have thrived.