If India discards religious inequalities, it could more than double it’s GDP of it’s last 60 years in half the time, which is a fact indeed.
It is commonly believed that economic development precedes secularization. But the question persist, isn’t it the other way round?
To support the fact, a typical analysis shows that India’s per capita GDP per annum grew 26 times between 1958 & 2018. The increase could have been much higher if Indians were less rigid on religious views which proves to be weeds to economic growth.
Take it any political decision or decisions taken by any Indian business enterprise relating to trade, they are always hampered due to the religious diversity which creates diversified views of the people at large and in turn unfavorable outcomes giving way to riots, mass gatherings and what not.This is quite evident from the fact that the introduction of CAA which was indeed a productive decision, created haywire in the country inviting mass gatherings and a loss to economy.
Likewise, the trading of product like the “Hamdard roohafza” was also hampered due to the spread of rumor relating to adulteration just because of the fact that the owner of the company belonged to a muslim community. All these religious influences are always to be blamed for holding back of India’s growth to reach its maximum.
The biggest reason for the slow growth of Indian economy which differs itself from other countries is that for any decision to be taken by the Indian government or enterprise, they always have to take into account the religious aspect and outcome of that decision which would affect the different sections of society which are made by the people too.
So, for the betterment of the country, it is therefore much needed that “we the citizens of India” realize that it is us individuals which are at fault and to be held responsible for the same, and it is only and only “us” who have to drive our thoughts in the best direction which can prove to be fruitful for the country and serve the nation.
By : Piyush Bhardwaj
