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"How long is this excuse going to get trotted out?" That's a very valid question, and just like you, I also bristle at this excuse sometimes. But you have to r
by ajays 14y ago
"How long is this excuse going to get trotted out?"
That's a very valid question, and just like you, I also bristle at this excuse sometimes. But you have to remember: India is not a homogenous country; with 15(?) official languages, 1000 different dialects, 100s of ethnic groups, etc. it is very difficult to steer the country as one. Despite the chaos and anarchy, India is making progress. And India's progress is not a forced one like China's (which is "unstable" in an equilibrium way). India just needs a couple of smart, good leaders. Unfortunately, the cult of personality is strong in politics, and it's holding the country back.
- w1ntermute 14y ago> And India's progress is not a forced one like China's (which is "unstable" in an equilibrium way). Other Asian countries whose economies grew rapidly under non-democratic governments, like Taiwan and South Korea, moved to democracies after the populace had attained a certain level of wealth and education. I would guess that China is headed down that same path. To put it figuratively, rather than being surpassed by the tortoise in the long run, the hare turned into a tortoise after it had sprinted ahead, allowing it to have the best of both worlds.
- eshvk 14y ago> But you have to remember: India is not a homogenous country; with 15(?) official languages, 1000 different dialects, 100s of ethnic groups, etc. Maybe the solution is to have a looser confederation where states can experiment economically to figure out what works for them? This might get some places develop faster.