In an era where debate is frequently polarised and criticism is swiftly equated with disloyalty, men such as Sabeer Bhatia are rare as they are brave and articulate. Having led a very successful and comfortable life in a foreign country, Bhatia has decided to come out openly and discuss matters regarding poverty, inequality, and the drawbacks of using GDP as a real indicator of national development. His criticism is inspired not by cynicism, but by a feeling of great responsibility and patriotism. In this article, the author defends the reason why his kind of voice is very important to the democratic and social-economic wellbeing of India.