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> India is an Asian country which was once colonized and liberated with more than enough problems which ever existed on the subcontinent. Among all other countries she tackled almost all those problems, not just for herself but for the entire place in just 60 years. Catching up with Industrial/Technological/Economic/Social development just like the rest of the world. How long is this excuse going to get trotted out?…
"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 no…
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.