Dear Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan,
I am writing this letter to you as an ordinary and proud citizen of a great nation, India. The aim of writing this letter to you today is simply to make you shift your focus at some real issues. I can see that those issues have taken a back seat now amidst all the bomb shelling plannings you do on the border. Sorry to say, sir, but you have now become like a kid in a school, who after seeing his crush, forgets the real reason why he is in school. Maybe, now it’s time for someone to make you remember them. Sir, the issues, the real ones in front of both of our countries are the ones you have long forgotten – roti, kapda aur makaan (basic needs: food, clothing, and shelter. Include internet to that too). These are the real things on which we must be focusing on and must move forward on the path to eradicate them once and for all, just like a few developed nations already have long back.
While both our countries are busy fighting (you keep on pushing us to fight and we are left with no option other than to respond to it), a huge part of our population is living a life in the scarcity of these basic amenities. Sir, don’t you think we should put our energy and money on those matters rather than what leaders of your country have always been doing, and that is to put their focus on things, just like what vamps in our Indian television soaps do – always trying to put the protagonist down.
The other day I was wondering how is it that two nations, who started together from scratch look so different more than half a century later? How is that we sit on the table with global leaders, while Pakistan isn’t even allowed in the room?
Okay, although the whole world knows about the terrorism thing and Pakistan’s relation to it (except for a few of your countrymen who know this but are not willing to accept the fact. I can understand. They cannot), I don’t want to focus there. Because that exactly is the whole point of this letter- to shift the focus. Let’s see if this helps: for a few brief moments, let’s become like the pigeon who closes his eyes pretending and assuming that since he cannot see the cat in front of him, the cat too cannot see him. Let’s pretend that Pakistan has no relation to the terrorism going on anywhere in the world. Now, sir, do you know most of the top positions in some top-notch global companies/organizations are filled by Indians. Pakistan too is said to be a country with brains (after all, a huge number of masterminds of bomb attacks in India reside in your country). Just think, what could happen if these brains and a large amount of money we put in fighting are put to use in something constructive.
Sir, being an Indian I want to say that I don’t hate Pakistan or every Pakistani out there. I believe that since once we both nations were one, we are a lot alike. I have some friends from India in Dubai and their best friends are Pakistanis. I have seen people from your country loving Virat Kohli just like they love Shahid Afridi (although there’s no comparison between the two. Virat Kohli is a living legend. Still!). All of this makes me believe that yes, citizens of Pakistan too don’t want any bloodshed and this scrapped philosophy of fighting over a piece of land, which took a toll over real life.
Having said all this, I want to talk about the magic wand that can cure all of these diseases, which happens to be a nine letter word – education. Let’s take a moment and think about the huge debts our countries are under. The superpowers who don’t want to lose their business of arms would very much like that we continue our fight. If the same money is invested in our countries’ future, by the means of education, both our countries will see a better day, sooner rather than later.
Sir, in case you forgot, amidst obeying orders of your strict teachers – the Pakistan army, that the thing which can make our countries a golden bird once again is education and jobs so that everyone can live a flourishing life. Education is the gateway to all the prosperity in life, sir (education will also open eyes of some of your country’s news reporters who, time by time acts like one out from a circus). Sir, why not shift the focus from learning how to make bombs to how to make our countries a prosperous place to live in?
You know what made me write this letter to you? It is the thing that even some of my countrymen (a joke in our country floated for days- we would have happily exchanged them for our hero, Abhinandan Varthaman) too praised the way you have talked on some occasions (only talked and not walked on it. Again, ONLY TALKED). I couldn’t help but think – the new Prime Minister of Pakistan just like our Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, wants a new and a positively growing nation (again, I’m making some bad comparisons here. In this case, even Kohli-Afridi comparison doesn’t apply. Sorry, Mr. Modi).
I want to let you know that we the citizens of both the countries don’t want any fight (I am taking this liberty of including the residents of Pakistan too here. Dear people from our neighboring country, correct me if I am wrong). We just want to focus on real issues like why are we still called developing nations? Why are people helplessly sleeping on the streets? Why is a kid forced to live without his father, just because some lunatic learned to make a bomb and become a suicide bomber instead of learning how to bring a smile to the face of the highest creation of Allah- Mankind.
Sir, do you realize that the money we both the countries are forced to invest in our arms, ammunition, and army each year due to the unnecessary fight we have is equal to the money that can feed helpless and needy people of our countries for years. I have no data records but what I know is in countries like America and UK, unlike ours, a negligible amount of people sleep on the streets and no one is left to die on the roads due to hunger. I have no data to support this but what I know is when a Muslim is in pain in our country, a Hindu prays for his well being and when a Hindu is sick, his Muslim friend offers a chaddar (holy bedsheet) to be spread at a dargah (the tomb of a Muslim saint) for his well being. If this can happen in a country with a countless no. of religions, why can’t it happen between two neighboring countries?
Sir, we want more of Bajrangi Bhaijaans and less of Gadar. We want to celebrate artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, instead of having to ban them. We want to feel the pain for each other instead of rejoicing over bloodshed of the other. As much as I want war with your country to clear the terrorism that’s happening from your country for once and for all, I hate to even imagine the sight of a child living a life with only his mother by his side. I hate to think about the massacre a war can cause.
History says we are a peace-loving nation, sir, and just think if you make a change today, you will be known as a man who redefined the course of Pakistan (and the world). Trust me, sir you would hear the loudest claps from my country if you end up receiving a Nobel prize for the same.
I have no interest in your politics, sir. I am a common man who’s happy sitting with his family at home, watching sports, sometimes doing things which could help humanity by some constructive criticism if needed.
Hope you understand the real aim of this letter and make all of the optimistic people like me see the daylight of a prosperous and constructive Pakistan when I open my eyes. Please make it a country where every Malala Yousafzai is safe and where we as your neighbors, feel proud to call you as our brothers from the same mother (earth).
Regards,
A common man from India
Rohit Dawesar is the author of the much-loved book, The Stupid Somebody and upcoming book NO MATTER WHAT.. I will always love you!
Well Done!!!!
Rohit Sir
I really appreciate the way you think. I also appreciate the reason to write this letter but I am not sure whether it will succeed or not (sorry to say these words) because this is all upto Pakistan to choose peace not the terrorism. We Indians, always think of friendship and expect a peaceful answer from Pakistan but always fail to get.
I don’t know why Pakistan do such activities (Bomb Blasts, Terrorist Attacks etc.) but I always hope for peace between both nations.
#ProudToBeAnIndian
#JaiHind
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This is really beautifully written and more of something that PM Imran Khan needs to read now. We all should thank you Rohit sir for bringing up such a wonderful note to us.
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The comparison u made added spices to it , starting from the school , virat-afridi to modi , it was too good . Hope ur letter bring some changes from both the sides of border 😊😊 as always loving ur works ❤ Above all , all the best for ur upcoming book
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Thank you for writing this letter sir. Hope it will find a way to reach the place where we want the words to reach.
This is what we need to do… Make them understand the alphabet of a good nation.
They say we love to play.. Do they know the fact that there’s a child in us too. But, We are smart.
😊
#JaiHind
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Has always when you pen down something it’s amazing.
This time your point of view is exactly what some people must understand. And make this world a better place to live and love.
All the best sir 😍 Keep writing ✌️
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Rohit sir,
This letter is very realistic indeed, let this letter reach him and realise.
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Awesome letter Sir, Hope Imran khan read this letter too.
One more thing sir you should write a letter to our media who are asking for war like they will go himself on the border for war even our Hero (Abhinandan) also criticize Indian media.
And one letter to our politicians too who are using sacrifice of our soldiers in their cheap politics.
Jai Hind!
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P.S: Your points taken.
Glad that you wrote this piece of writing on what we humans must really focus on. Totally agree with you! Really liked your stress upon education-which is the basis of all. Kudos to your spirit and hope this gets shared maximum and it reaches everyone. What an eye opening message! Truly highly valuable points delivered with utmost focus. 👏
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wow… nice sir… hope imraan ji apka yeh letter padhe… infact imraan ji hi nayi hmare desh ke politicians ko bhi en sabh se seekh leni chaiye.. Well done Sir❣
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Rather than talking about change, you ensured to be the change to make change. Kudos to the initiative.
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Lved it😍..hope the pm of Pakistan ll see it ..
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It’s remarkable how such a deep meaning message is conveyed by u with great ease !! Loved it specially the comparisons….we need more Bajrangi bhaijaans and not Gadar! True that Mr. Fantastic author
Thanks a tonee, Sestra. Delighted that you loved it. Now repost it on all the platforms please. 😀😊
The way u wrote the letter..man it was awesome..i was waiting for it….hope the prime minister of pakistan will see it…..
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P.S: Yes! Wish he sees. 😊 😊
Very well written… you have brilliantly summed up every Indian’s emotions (except few.. but do they even deserve to be called true Indians??)
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P.S: That’s the plus and the minus both of our country. We even let them live in our country. 💛 😊
Sir.. very very well said.. beautiful message
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An open letter, really Worth reading. And if Mr.prime minister imran Khan reads it, maybe he would understand the extent of injustice to humankind through war mongering by this . Very well written rohit , worth reading.
Regards.
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What a brilliantly written letter.!!!
Loved the wit, and the message both.
Thanks, bro. Also thanks for suggesting the topic to write on. 😊
Amazing….
Most valid points ever.
No one ever thought of this,
You are superb sir ✨✨✨
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An open letter to Imran Khan.
I read this. And profoundly it is indeed .
I want to say that all the content that contains in the letter is really needed to know and understand and to realize .
It is really up to the point .
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Woohoo..so true and all points u mentioned is so really..actually ppl should think about it instead of putting allegations on each other..hope he read these letter once..all good wishes u too..mr writer.
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Wow Rohit… It like when you cut anyone blood will not seen but have real pain… What a reply!!! Hope he will go through this once
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Very realistic letter with the best and truest points..its perfect..
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