I think of it all as a test. This is a moral examination that one has to pass... to stand up against such social evils.

India has hundreds of problems and millions of solutions.

If not now, then when? If not you, then who? If we are able to answer these fundamental questions, then perhaps we can wipe away the blot of human slavery.

We adults, our policies, our ways of governance, are responsible for poverty, not the children.

During the past few years North East India has emerged as one of the biggest destinations for child trafficking.

My philosophy is that I am a friend of the children. I don't think anyone should see them as pitiable subjects or charity. That is old people's rhetoric. People often relate childish behaviour to stupidity or foolishness. This mindset needs to change. I want to level the playing field where I can learn from the children. Something I can learn from children is transparency. They are innocent, straightforward, and have no biases. I relate children to simplicity and I think that my friendship with children has a much deeper meaning than others.

I refuse to accept that the shackles of slavery can ever be stronger than the quest for freedom.