Modi's India reminds me of a concept in Buddhist philosophy. Buddhists suggest that while we often think of things as being born, growing, and dying, in reality, birth itself marks the commencement of the process of deterioration. The forces leading to the eventual disintegration of things begin to play out the moment they come into existence. This concept is highly relevant to understanding the future of India.
If Modi wins the 2024 Indian election, in 2026, he plans to redraw constituencies, resulting in a significant allocation of seats to the Hindi belt in North India. This move would diminish the influence of South India. The southern states, led by Tamil Nadu, are among India's most prosperous regions. Tamil Nadu, for instance, is on track to achieve a 1 trillion-dollar economy by 2030, which would rank it among the top 20 richest countries globally.
There is already considerable resentment in the South due to the perception that they are subsidizing the North, with their resources going to waste due to economic mismanagement in the North. Northern states are struggling to meet population control goals, financial targets, and social development objectives, yet India continues to allocate funds without addressing these issues effectively, often driven by electoral considerations.
Amidst this turmoil, if political power is further stripped from the South, it could set off a chain reaction or domino effect, potentially leading to the fragmentation of India within the next 300 to 400 years, a pattern observed in the histories of many great empires. While Hindu nationalism is likely to persist, and India is poised to reach remarkable heights as a global superpower within the next 150 years, as with any formidable journey, the possibility of decline has already begun. Everything eventually comes to an end, and India will be no exception. Modi will unwittingly trigger this long chain of events while striving to make India a strong nation proud of its cultural heritage.
Well said dear friend. Some of us know this is in works, but many will know ony after it happens. Southern states which stringently followed population control will reap the reward of less representation in new Parliament.
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