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At this juncture what is more important is to identify and support individuals/political parties who will uphold the democratic culture of the country.
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UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
This article is thought provoking to say the least. Nilakantan has beautifully articulated the fallacy, the heroism and the complete bias of our country towards worshipping a so called, strong leader. The whole purpose of a democratic nation is lost in this idolization of a strong leader.
Mr data scientist, you have a hidden superiority complex of south India. In most of the article you went in length about how we strive to be equal. Then all of a sudden u started showing your disdain about North India and its people and how south deserves ‘special’ treatment.
What do u think south Indians are superior to North Indians because south is more developed. And your word like “unnatural units” definitely implies that. Historically, We have pushed dravidians to the south of the Indian subcontinent. We have seen largest empires of India. We have also protected the south from other foreign invasions from the North.
South India is more developed because of your long coastline and natural resources. Coastal regions are economically more favourable compared to land locked regions. These geographical regions are more conducive to trade and Industry and exchange of knowledge. This geo-economical advantages have provided the south with more access to foreign trade and foreign ideas including foreign languages. Southern peninsula act as a stop point for historic trade routes of west and south east Asia and china. This geographical advantage is even more pronounced for Sri Lanka, so they are doing even better than south India. So if you think that south is more prosperous because dravidians are wiser, then u r a fool.
Democracy main role is that, we need an unbiased governing body for capitalism to thrive like in America. No other type of govt seems fit for that. However China has been able to do that, without being democratic. Diversity is an impediment not a blessing. Most people confuse between variety and diversity. The former is desirable the latter is an obstacle.
This article is thought provoking to say the least. Nilakantan has beautifully articulated the fallacy, the heroism and the complete bias of our country towards worshipping a so called, strong leader. The whole purpose of a democratic nation is lost in this idolization of a strong leader.
Good article! There is a need for a federal structure of governance than a strong leader!!
Mr data scientist, you have a hidden superiority complex of south India. In most of the article you went in length about how we strive to be equal. Then all of a sudden u started showing your disdain about North India and its people and how south deserves ‘special’ treatment.
What do u think south Indians are superior to North Indians because south is more developed. And your word like “unnatural units” definitely implies that. Historically, We have pushed dravidians to the south of the Indian subcontinent. We have seen largest empires of India. We have also protected the south from other foreign invasions from the North.
South India is more developed because of your long coastline and natural resources. Coastal regions are economically more favourable compared to land locked regions. These geographical regions are more conducive to trade and Industry and exchange of knowledge. This geo-economical advantages have provided the south with more access to foreign trade and foreign ideas including foreign languages. Southern peninsula act as a stop point for historic trade routes of west and south east Asia and china. This geographical advantage is even more pronounced for Sri Lanka, so they are doing even better than south India. So if you think that south is more prosperous because dravidians are wiser, then u r a fool.
Democracy main role is that, we need an unbiased governing body for capitalism to thrive like in America. No other type of govt seems fit for that. However China has been able to do that, without being democratic. Diversity is an impediment not a blessing. Most people confuse between variety and diversity. The former is desirable the latter is an obstacle.