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Harsh critique of India after nearly 80 years of independence

Original: India has been independent for almost 80 years, inherited the fruits of colonization to begin that independence with, an

A sharply critical comment on India's post-independence record is drawing attention online, arguing that despite almost eight decades since 1947 and the resources inherited from British colonial rule, the country still struggles with scams, nepotism, caste discrimination, and severe environmental damage. The remark reflects a broader, often heated debate among Indians and observers about whether the country has fulfilled the promise of independence, and how its governance and social problems should be judged.

Why now: People are debating India's development record and persistent social problems ahead of discussions around its post-colonial progress.

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