India is not a superpower now Period. but whats wrong if someone claims India will be a super power in future. India may or may not no one knows what the future holds. Our plan is to become top 3 economy in next 5 years. But being a super power is not just about economy. It needs to excel in all fields. We have just started taking steps in those directions. Scientifically Chandrayaan was our step with others to follow. Sporting wise we have just started winning medals in other sporting activities than cricket. Our movies won 2 oscars this year. Movies like KGF and RRR were a huge hit amongst native japanese and korean audiences. Culturally India has provided the world with Yoga in addition to cinema. Its a long and lengthy journey but atleast we are moving in the right direction.
Its not about British rule haunting us and neither did we say we were the only country ruled by foreigners. We look after our own interests. The US blocked Iran and Venezuela and even asked not to buy from Russia. Why shouldthats not a pushover? we not when europe does teh same? Did anyone say India is the only country? In fa ct in this region Iran, Afghanistan, China and India boldly look after their own interests except one country that neighbours all these countries. Finally regarding money I have already answered above its about all round capability. If its just about money middle easter countries would ahve been ruling the world.
Being a super power and being in the top 5 economies are 2 very different things. Japan and Germany are in the top 5 economies of the world, but will never be a superpower not do they aspire too. Sure dream about being a superpower, but a superpower is not about being the largest economy, it is about influencing and policing the world - the West will never allow a nation from the SC to be a superpower, or Asia for that matter.
I am just pointing out that you claiming India is no longer a push over clearly demonstrates that India was a push over during foreign rule, otherwise you wouldn't have said it. Let it go, no one cares, history is just that, the past. You will gain no sympathy.
Every nation has its interests, but India does NOT think for itself with all the boasting, quite the opposite, India is ticking the check boxes of successful nations in the past, in other words playing catch up. If you want to be independent nation, then India should think independently, and start achieving goals that other nations have not achieved.
And speaking of culturally, Yoga? Really? Is that it in 5000 years? As for Cinema? You having a laugh? How about the Kama Sutra? Isn't that a contribution from Indian culture? Seriously, Hinduism didn't stretch around the globe in 5000 years, unlike Christianity or Islam has within 1000 years. This speaks volumes of Indian cultural exports.
I am going to go back to what I said, Hindus in India today feel they now have a sense of entitlement. The entitlement to boast, chest thump, rule over minorities (as Indians were in the past).
Not to mention, no one (Modi supporters) has answered the question on why Indians are desperate to flee a nation that is progressing (allegedly) both socially and economically? Does not make sense.
India's tune is the same - they did it,
so why can't we. You want to be bold, be different.
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