The demise of modern India has been predicted ever since it gained independence from British. It is hard to understand from a western perspective how such a div

The demise of modern India has been predicted ever since it gained independence from British. It is hard to understand from a western perspective how such a diverse nation can survive without anything common except religion. However there is a strong sense of unity (despite clashes) among Indians. E.g. legendary boxer Mary Kom still wants to win a gold medal form India despite the atrocities of Indian government has committed on her region. I feel the people know that in order to prosper they've to be together as a nation. An independent Chhattisgarh nation will be ineffective. The Southern and Western states are way ahead of Northern states in terms of progress but Bihar has shown that it can have good governance and make economic strides. The main issue is the media which wants to portray India as an alternative to China and the ruling class who think it's possible. India is an elephant; slow, messy and taking its own course on its own terms. I will consider India a superpower the day it solves all its internal problems and citizens can achieve what they aspire.