Forgotten Citizens
by Shaan Cheekhooree
We are talking about Mauritius in terms of economic growth, modern nation, and future Africa/Asia hub, but we don’t pay much attention to crucial aspects like social balance, equitable wealth spread, and a Mauritius that has a place for everyone. We don’t realize that these crucial aspects have a major contribution towards helping the country progress.
I understand that making this country good for everyone is not a straightforward task, but I was amazed by how oblivious a great majority of Mauritians are to what is happening in their own country. When I showed them this documentary, they were so shocked to see the level of poverty that existed in our country.
If we don’t even know what serious problems really exist, then how are we going to start talking about finding solutions. Mauritians are increasingly becoming self-centered individuals who just focus on acquiring wealth. We forget that others exist around us. We forget that we will have to spend this wealth in this very society, and if the society turns upside down because we forgot that others existed, then our wealth will not be worth anything.
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