Intellectuals the world over seem to have a slight lean towards left wing economics. In India as well, that brand of politics historically attracted the best talent, increasing its appeal, but stagnating the country. However, in a country as poor as India, there is something to be said about supporting people here and now rather than chasing growth at great human cost.
Talking about the pre-Manmohan era, I am glad India avoided a Great Leap Forward (Sanjay Gandhi did try), but I am also sad we failed even to do Slow Crawl Forward. There is a balance there somewhere - and I hope we find it through the ballot box rather than by other means.
Intellectuals the world over seem to have a slight lean towards left wing economics. In India as well, that brand of politics historically attracted the best talent, increasing its appeal, but stagnating the country. However, in a country as poor as India, there is something to be said about supporting people here and now rather than chasing growth at great human cost.
Talking about the pre-Manmohan era, I am glad India avoided a Great Leap Forward (Sanjay Gandhi did try), but I am also sad we failed even to do Slow Crawl Forward. There is a balance there somewhere - and I hope we find it through the ballot box rather than by other means.