He's just as big of an autocrat as Joe Biden , is isn't he also jailing his opponent 🤔🤔🤔🤔

@@karankapoor2701 Well no. Trump isn't in jail and most likely he never will. The most Trump will get is a fine because he's still on the ballot after the Supreme Court rules against keeping him off the ballot. What makes anyone an autocrat is taking unfair measures to ensure that opposition rule are difficult or ineffective.

hes fine. ppl hate seeing u up, and india is up. It’ll be okay. No one has done more for Indians and especially minorities in India than Modi. Bright future ahead!

autocrat meaning: 1. a ruler with absolute power; dictator; despot. 2. anyone having unlimited power over others. How is Modi an autocrat when his every decision is challenged in Supreme Court despite having a clear majority? What does autocrat mean to you professor?

@@karankapoor2701 No. In the US the 3 branches of government are separate, and Biden has no say in the trial, and Trump did try to overthrow the government with foreign and domestic help twice. If the US was like India, Biden would use government money to buy up all major corporations and medias, use the military to indimidate republicans, and cut down civilian groups. I live in Hungary so I saw how it isa ctually done, and Indians should be worried and set up counterpoles against Modi, both civilian and political.

I am not surprised that a video about Modi would have so many of his paid followers Defend him online. In fact, I’m sure you don’t get paid because you support dictatorships.

Why do you like dictatorships?

@@Homer-OJ-Simpson we dont like dicatorships ur media is just biased and leftist so they hate modi who is rightist and watches his evrey decision with skepticism

@@Homer-OJ-Simpsondictatorship in hands of good leader who knows and follows our sanatana religion is good for this country and as well as for world and also democracy is like giving too much freedom to dumb idiot people which is dangerous and big hindrance to development that’s why we support it sometimes…

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Who are you referring to? Indians?

@@user-xp5id1kh4r Hindu Fascist is the proper way to describe this political party. Their founders Veer Savarkar was a big fan of Adolf Hitler and his way of using hate towards minorities as a strategy to unite the majority Hindus.

@@mg.f.9023 what about the minorities in muslim countries? Why keralites are saying kerala is a seperate country after the rise of muslim population? Why Kashmir is claimed by muslims after them becoming majority? Why India's partition happened but still muslims are in india and asking for equality?

​@@mg.f.9023I would say if we hindus were ruthless, there wouldn't be a minority left

​@@mg.f.9023 dude wdym by minority? they're second majority and 210 million PPL isn't a joke We hindus do love the real minorities: Sikhs, Persians, jews, jains

Gandhi ji is sufficient. Who gave him the title mahatma? Con gress. Who created the myth, that India gained independence because of Gandhi jis satyagraha? Con gress. Who positioned himself as Gandhi jis left hand man, and thus co partner in getting independence? And the rightful heir to the throne? Rose man.

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@@youtubeaccount2726 please read about tripuri conference 1939

​@@youtubeaccount2726 please read about the 1939 tripuri conference and why Subhash Chandra Bose left congress Please read Michael Brecher a biographer of Nehru

@@ApnetohkevalRamhai-xy6gc stop living in history and worry about present situation in Manipur and Ladakh

Obviously, there is a reason they support opposition 😄

@@msdolly6101981 To be thier master and make them follow what they order

Exactly congress and its regional allies are garbage for majority of indians .

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BJP bhakti at its best as if a seizure of cash hasn't happened in Gujrat for the very same purposes.

@@DataCrusade1999 I dont care abt Gujrat , never been there. For me Modi is jus t another politician. But how come the opposition can pay more than BJP.

@@senthilkunnur so you don't have any principle regarding corruption.You're fine if BJP-MODI does it as long as it pays less than DMK/Congress/AIADMK If this is how you look at it, then fine, I have nothing to say that would change your position.

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I am not surprised that a video about Modi would have so many of his paid followers Defend him online. In fact, I’m sure you don’t get paid because you support dictatorships.

@@metromaster7025 why do you like dictatorships? Is this because you don’t like Muslims?

USA interfering with other country is not dictatorship, man, you don't even know the meaning of dictatorship. it means a leader who cannot be changed, therefore does anything he wants like he is already doing whatever comes to his mind and chipping the poor people of india and promoting rich people.

This is a goated response. Thank you. India belongs to Hindus.

Of course not. But I’ve looked at enough countries where authoritarians have held power to know the signs of authoritarianism. And being an authoritarian doesn’t mean that someone can’t be genuinely popular. They often are. They give people what they want while steadily chipping away at the system that opens them to challenge.

Just like Kim - Jung - Un

​@@JamesKerLindsayIdk if u have much knowledge about India and her politics but lemme tell u this. I'm from the southern state of India, kerala where bjp has never won a seat but recently people (mainly educated youngsters, and aged women) are slowly being attracted to bjp because they believe in modi effect. In Kerala, the ruling party is Communist and the opposition is Congress. Both of them has no vision about the future of kerala and its development but goes on and on about modi and bjp while bjp is offering us jobs, more foreign investment and better infrastructure which is what us youngsters want. At the same time he is providing more cottage jobs and pensions to aged women which will increase their disposable income and will improve the efficiency of economic cycle.

​@@JamesKerLindsayModi is just a smart leader I guess. And India needs him. He knows that the country needed development which won the hearts of us youngsters but it was not enough to win over the majority of uneducated youth and aged people. That's why he pushed the religion which will easily help him steal the hearts of Hindus. Anyhow he knows how to win an election.

​@@JamesKerLindsayI'm really sad that you r getting so much hatred in the comment section but I hope you know that they r some extreme fans of bjp and us majority are not fans of such behavior. I would also like to point out that Dhruv Rathee( the young guy who was criticising modi govt in the beginning of your video) is extremely anti bjp and blindly favours the opposition. I used to watch and believe his videos but when I found out that his video about Statue of Unity was entirely wrong and his claims of it being a show of power of bjp and modi when in reality it provided 1000s of jobs to the poor village people near the statue I stopped believing him.

That seems to be a more of the incompetence of the congress party leadership and decades of unpopularity and mismanagement of the congress party than anything modi has done institutionally

@BRO-You-Mad-Bro exactly.... I am not a fan of bjp's policies (except their development policies) I can't even think about Indi Alliance coming to power. It will destroy India and it's growth without a doubt.

​​​@@ashhash8973 what development policy if you say under which there is highest unemployment for educated youth, FDI to India as % of GDP is at 16 year low, manufacturing is still at 14-17% of GDP which has been like this for 2 decades. A recent report shows under PLI scheme 2020 which was supposed to give subsidies of 190000 cr to manufacturers in 6 years only around 6500cr is sanctioned till 2024 this money only went to big companies who mostly took this money for mostly assembly based manufacturing. Even though investors and companies are moving out of china they still don't come to India. Even if infra is increased but that didn't transform to employment situation has got even worse. Now ruling party is asking votes in name of mutton machli

Yes strong opposition is essential but the reason why opposition is weak is because of mainstream media or so called legacy media who don't even show opposition election campaigns are going on tell me how many godi media channels are showing opposition campaigns vs ruling party campaigns. How many godi media channels reported electoral bonds case or ladakh protests. 140 oppostion ministers were being suspended from parliament

This is like saying 'a united family is essential for their child's development', but the statement falls apart as soon as you know that the spouse is an alcoholic wife beater... The opposition is weak and fragmented because it is run by dynasts without connect to their voters and their ambitions and concerns.

# The Ayodhya Temple Dispute: A Landmark Supreme Court Verdict ## Abstract The Ayodhya temple dispute, a longstanding legal battle, culminated in a historic judgment by the Supreme Court of India on November 9, 2019. This essay provides an overview of the context, legal proceedings, and implications of the court's decision, which allocated the disputed land for the construction of a Hindu temple and provided an alternative site for a mosque. ## Introduction The Ayodhya dispute revolves around a piece of land in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, which holds immense religious significance for both Hindus and Muslims. The contentious issue has been a subject of intense debate, legal battles, and communal tensions for decades. The Supreme Court's verdict sought to address the ownership claims and pave the way for a resolution. ## Background 1. **Historical Context**: - Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, a revered deity in Hinduism. The Babri Masjid, constructed in the 16th century, stood on the disputed site. However, historical records indicate that a Ram Mandir (temple) existed at the same location before the mosque was built. - The demolition of the Ram Mandir in 1528 and the subsequent construction of the Babri Masjid marked the beginning of the dispute. 2. **Allahabad High Court Verdict (2010)**: - The Allahabad High Court pronounced its judgment on September 30, 2010. The three-judge bench ruled that the 2.77 acres of Ayodhya land should be divided into three parts: - One-third to the deity Ram Lalla (represented by the Hindu Mahasabha). - One-third to the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board. - One-third to the Nirmohi Akhara. - The court affirmed that the disputed land was indeed the birthplace of Lord Rama and that the Babri Masjid was constructed after demolishing a pre-existing Hindu temple. ## The Supreme Court Verdict (2019) 1. **Allocation of Land**: - The Supreme Court ordered the entire disputed land (2.77 acres) to be handed over to a trust (to be created by the Indian government) for the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. - Simultaneously, the court directed the government to allocate an alternative 5 acres of land to the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board at another suitable location within Ayodhya for the construction of a mosque. 2. **Basis for Decision**: - The court considered evidence of continuous worship by Hindus at the disputed structure. The Hindu parties presented stronger evidence in this regard. - The Sunni Waqf Board failed to establish ownership through adverse possession or waqf (endowment). 3. **Implications**: - The judgment settled the long-standing dispute, allowing for the construction of the Ram temple. - It aimed to balance the interests of both communities by providing an alternative site for the mosque. ## Conclusion The Supreme Court's decision in the Ayodhya temple dispute marked a significant moment in India's legal history. While it resolved a contentious issue, it also underscored the need for communal harmony and respect for diverse religious sentiments. The allocation of land for both the temple and the mosque reflects the court's attempt to strike a delicate balance between faith and justice²³⁴. Source: (1) Ayodhya verdict: Indian top court gives holy site to Hindus - BBC. www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-50355775. (2) Supreme Court's Decision on Ram Mandir Construction in Ayodhya: A .... supremetoday.ai/doc/news/20240115205501. (3) Supreme Court paves way for Ram temple construction at Ayodhya. www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/ayodhya-supreme-court-judgement-at-1030-am/article62236193.ece. (4) 2019 Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya dispute - Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Supreme_Court_verdict_on_Ayodhya_dispute.

This is nonsense. The worship of Ram wasn't even widespread in India before the Middle Ages (i.e under Islamic invasions) So saying that "every Hindu" believe in it is not only a gross misrepresentation of Hinduism, but also factually wrong.

@@ihavenojawandimustscream4681 the worship of ram is part of the Vaishnava sect. So by saying ram worship wasn't widespread in the middle ages is just clear ignorance statement by you

@@ihavenojawandimustscream4681 you are clearly not Hindu, so you should not teach other people how to practice their religion. Lord Rama has been worshipped much before the Islamic invasion. The Ramayana is several millennia old and Ayodhya is the birthplace of Rama and has always been. The first petition for a temple at Ram Janmabhoomi was over a century before the founding of the RSS. In 1950, the gates of the structure were locked, right after independence. Also, it is admitted in the Baburnama that the structure was deliberately built after destroying the temple, educate yourself.

@@aryandixit229 this is from Wikipedia: "The worship of Rama increased significantly in the 12th century, following the invasions of Muslim Turks. The Ramayana became widely popular in the 16th century. It is argued that the story of Rama offers a "very powerful imaginative formulation of the divine king as the only being capable of combating evil"."

Did you actually watch the video?

@@JamesKerLindsay that's a rhetorical question in this case lol

@@JamesKerLindsay can u answer him though...just in case

@pratiksuleforever If you watch the video, it’s hardly praises Congress. I deliberately pointed out that Indira Gandhi’s Emergency was called a dictatorship by some observers. But that’s not the point really. It certainly had its problems. But we’re talking about the here and now.

@@JamesKerLindsay u know what indian public have seen the horrors of emergency,even the new ones got the infro from their parents what a dark time that was...so if at when a similar situation arises...I am betting u thousand there will be always resistance a firm one that will be against the govt...ND frankly majority of them don't think that is happening right now...but modi can possibly go down that route if gets thumping majority like 370-400 seats total...but it's just possibility not sure shot prediction

To be noted: Dhruv is a fake news propagandist, and a pawn of a Criminal who is in jail. -"According to Courts of India"

A democrazy world One suffering from mass shooting and other one from mass rape and harrashment cases. Democracy never save your culture or bring welfare but leads towards vote Bank politics.

I am not surprised that a video about Modi would have so many of his paid followers Defend him online. In fact, I’m sure you don’t get paid because you support dictatorships.

Your argument sounds exactly what those supporters of Adolf and Putin Said

​@@Homer-OJ-SimpsonYour argument exactly sounds like those who always resort to Hitler as example when they don't have an argument. It is called Godwin's law. Check it😅

@@Homer-OJ-SimpsonYour argument sounds exactly what supporters of colonialism with hypocrisy would say.

Yes and for good reason. Modi is serving the interests of India and not those of the criminal colonists of the West.

Exactly 😂🤣

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Fascism when deeply indoctrinated humans become zombies and regrade their decisions after destruction of nation. 😢

These people label popular leaders in developing countries as “dictators”. They call the same thing about popular President of El Salvador, who greatly improved his country. The only one they don’t call dictators though are unpopular leaders in North America/ Europe who call crush peaceful protests like Trudeau who crushed the trucker’s protest in Canada while indulging in a huge number of corruption without consequences.

And that’s entirely your right.

We Indian🇮🇳 Buddhists ☸️ jains sikhs parsi and all people going to Vote 🗳️for BJP during modi period we seen india development. Like👉 bathrooms for every village👉metro train's 👉 Digital payment 👉internet 👉 12 new international Airports 15+ itts Nits and more over Army development​@@JamesKerLindsay

yes. opposition trying very hard to bring down modi ji. under modi's term, india has developed tremendously. i'm from port blair, andaman islands. before modi no one gave a fudge about us. we were always seen as insignificant. no politician ever spared a thought on us. but thank god modi ji was elected as pm. because of his project- undersea optical fibre cable, we islanders are enjoying the internet services, high speed 4g data and able to connect with others. not only that our infra structure has greatly improved, tourism has bloomed, his schemes helped raise the small scale business and most importantly he acknowledged us. before modi andaman islands was only known for being a mere tropical island and cellular jail but now people are discovering the true beauty of our islands. here majority of people are gonna vote for bjp

Thanks. Great points. You are absolutely right. Congress dominated Indian politics for a very long time, with worrying results frequent wars, the Emergency, dynastic politics). I hope that came across on the video.

We are not reverting back to democracy rather we are electoral autocracy with a leader who doesnot even give a single press conference and only uses religion for votes. In recent election campaigns he said opposition eats machli mutton so you don't vote for them as it hurts our religious sentiments. If after being in power for 10 years they have to use mutton machli veg non veg then they should have done this in 2014

A democrazy world One suffering from mass shooting and other one from mass rape and harrashment cases. Democracy never save your culture or bring welfare but go towards vote Bank politics.

​@@JamesKerLindsayWhy do you even assume that we'll have to like & agree with way of governance you have? Surely, there are many agreements with USA but why do you even assume that there's not going to be any differences in the way of version of governance of the nation despite a numerous differences on historical background, cultural & religious differences, rule and order of system of governance between West and India? What Americans think of democratic governance of their country is not suitable for country like India. India follows different kind of democracy. And One size don't fits all. True democracy is a seed which grows from the soil of a nation's historic experiences, watered by common aspirations and nurtured by its political culture and economic perspective. It is against the spirit of democracy to expect nations to embrace foreign systems and alien philosophies by forcibly disconnecting them from their very own state.

BJP is far Better than Khangress

Your name suggest why you think India has too much democracy

@@Pratik6554 thanks

Its not the democracy but rather the behaviour of our POLITICAL PARTIES who get so involved in their Political Rivalry that they often Intentionally or Unintentionally Do something which leads to Serious FUK OFFs

people like you also never fail to irritate and amuse me all at once for being this pedantic for whatever reason

Prof. didn't even mention naval mutiny after ww2

When Britain went bankrupt after ww2 and nothing was left in India to loot, they left saying I gave you independence 😂

British generally agreed to leave their former colonies, France did not and led to a few really bloody wars. See Vietnam, Algeria, and other French African colonies...

​@@pranawkumar510 Independence ❎ Dominion Status ✅

I noted that Modi is genuinely popular. Just as I also mentioned that Rahul Gandhi is the fourth generation of his family in politics. As I have said to others, I believe I was fair I how tackled the topic. It just seems a lot of people are unhappy that I even asked the question.

You get to choose between a far right nationalist wannabe dictator that delivers economic growth or the same old establishment that lead India through decades of stagnation. It’s tough.

@@JamesKerLindsay in democracy popular people win, It will always be a popularity Contest. Don't get angry no body is attacking you, people are just confused what you want from democracy ?

@@JamesKerLindsay no brother your not asking a question, you are labeling him. also your timing of the video is sketchy, can you tell who funded this video

@@JamesKerLindsay yes because even your question reeks of bias against Modi

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That couldn't be further from the truth 😂

True

@@mg.f.9023 did your mama tell you that

I understand the desire for development. And I know it is tempting to support the party that delivers development, and ignore that party's worst excesses while delivering it. But what happens when it stops delivering and it becomes difficult to vote them out?

@@JamesKerLindsay Live in present live for present! Btw BJP is full of great Visionary leaders Modi ji is not only factor, His cabinet Ministers & some Chief Ministers of BJP in states like CM Yogi ji is future PM maybe in 2029. I'm telling you there is very micro chance of lose of BJP till 2034 or till 2040 even till 2047 Hundred years completion. Reason is Congress Party it was in Power since day 1 & till 2014 it almost did nothing while poorer China is now ahead of us it's actually very Humiliation many Indians feel. BJP is also revitalizing our Culture which is ofc Hindunism that doesn't mean we are oppressing others just see China Japan they only follow their culture same for India no interference of Foreign culture. You need to understand People should adopt what suits you don't follow what's In West they're already developed no need of their ideas in a highly populated vast developing country & highly diverse, India need little strict rules to standardize our Citizens

@@JamesKerLindsay The biggest problem is there is no strong opposition or alternative to BJP. Even if we vote the opposition alliance("I.N.D.I.A"), they would surely disintegrate into fragments in the coming months post elections which would make MODI even stronger and this would destabilize India as a whole

​@@JamesKerLindsaydon't worry about india, in bjp there are so many great and patriotic leader. Not like opposition who are just power hungry and ready to make India a islamic country for their rule. You don't have any knowledge what a great Man Mr modi is, he is just a blessing for india. You guys have only sources from your western media which they are fully biased and have an agenda of defaming modi.

@@JamesKerLindsay we dont need western certificate , we want Pm that Russian oil for india's interest , west have bad habit of forcing theirs ideas on others

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Thanks so much. I really appreciate the reasoned insights. I can certainly understand why many people would vote for Modi. He has delivered a lot. The problem comes when he can’t deliver as much, but it is hard to bite him out as he controls the levers of power. This is the real problem with populist authoritarians. They steadily erode the system so that it works for them, even when they aren’t achieving results.

@@JamesKerLindsay so you want that just because to work democracy properly we choose a wrong leader And it's not that if modi became again a leader and change india into a authoritarian from democracy because in India all people know their democratic rights and when 1.4 billion people comes to protest no power is going to stop them Jai hind 🇮🇳

# The Resounding Achievements of the Modi Government: A Comprehensive Analysis ## Abstract The tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been marked by significant policy reforms, economic transformations, and assertive leadership on the global stage. This essay examines the achievements of the Modi government, emphasizing their impact on India's socio-economic landscape. From tax reforms to pandemic management, the government's actions have left an indelible mark on the nation. ## Introduction India, as a vibrant democracy, has witnessed dynamic shifts in governance over the years. The Modi government, which assumed office in 2014, embarked on a transformative journey, aiming to address critical challenges and propel the nation toward progress. In this essay, we delve into the resounding achievements of the Modi administration, highlighting key areas of impact. ## Tax Reforms and Demonetization The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform stands as a watershed moment in India's tax history. Before its implementation, the country grappled with a complex and inefficient tax system. Prime Minister Modi's decisive leadership led to the adoption of GST, streamlining tax administration and promoting economic growth. Additionally, the bold move of demonetization-replacing high-denomination currency notes-aimed at curbing black money circulation and formalizing the economy. ## Make in India Initiative The "Make in India" campaign sought to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. Its impact has been palpable-exports have surged, and the nation has gained technological prowess. Notably, the defense sector witnessed a paradigm shift-from reliance on foreign imports to indigenous production of defense equipment. India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing has bolstered national security. ## Effective Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges globally. India, with its vast population and diverse healthcare infrastructure, faced immense pressure. However, the Modi government's response was commendable. Despite initial skepticism, India managed the crisis adeptly, outperforming even some developed nations. The leadership's focus on healthcare infrastructure, vaccination drives, and public awareness campaigns played a pivotal role. ## Strengthening India's Position on the Global Stage Prime Minister Modi's assertive foreign policy has elevated India's standing internationally. His unwavering commitment to national security, strategic partnerships, and regional stability has been evident. Whether addressing border tensions or advocating for India's interests in multilateral forums, the government has consistently projected India as a responsible global player. ## Economic Transformation India's economic trajectory shifted significantly during Modi's tenure. From being part of the "Fragile 5" economies, India now ranks as the fifth-largest economy globally. The sustained growth, despite occasional setbacks due to reforms like demonetization and GST, underscores the government's economic acumen. Inflation control measures have also contributed to macroeconomic stability. ## Expanding Political Footprint The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), under Modi's leadership, expanded its political footprint across states and union territories. From governing seven states in 2014, the BJP now holds power in 15 states and union territories, including politically crucial regions. This electoral success reflects the party's organizational strength and resonates with voters. ## Social Welfare Programs Initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Jan Dhan Yojana, and Ujjwala Yojana have directly impacted citizens' lives. These programs prioritize inclusive development, addressing housing, financial inclusion, and clean cooking fuel availability. The government's commitment to social welfare underscores its pro-people approach. ## Conclusion While a robust opposition is essential for a healthy democracy, voters must critically evaluate promises and responsibilities. The Modi government's achievements resonate as a testament to their transformative vision for India's progress. As the nation navigates future challenges, these accomplishments serve as guiding beacons, shaping India's destiny on the global stage.

@@JamesKerLindsay # The Digital India Transformation: A Path to a Digitally Empowered Nation ## Abstract The Digital India initiative, launched in 2015, aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge-based economy. Through infrastructural upgrades, enhanced digital literacy, and the promotion of e-services, this program has significantly altered the pace of India's growth story. This essay delves into the key objectives, achievements, and implications of the Digital India campaign. ## Introduction India, with its vast population and diverse socio-economic landscape, embarked on a transformative journey toward digital empowerment. The Digital India program seeks to harness technology to bridge gaps, enhance citizen services, and drive economic progress. By leveraging digital infrastructure, connectivity, and innovation, India aims to position itself as a global digital leader. ## Objectives of Digital India The Digital India initiative encompasses several key objectives: 1. **Digital Infrastructure Enhancement**: - The program focuses on expanding digital infrastructure, including high-speed internet connectivity, mobile networks, and broadband services. Initiatives such as BharatNet aim to connect rural areas, ensuring last-mile connectivity. 2. **Promotion of E-Governance**: - Digital India aims to streamline government services through online platforms. E-governance initiatives facilitate efficient service delivery, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance transparency. 3. **Digital Literacy and Skill Development**: - Enhancing digital literacy is crucial for widespread adoption. The program includes training programs, awareness campaigns, and skill development initiatives to empower citizens with digital knowledge. 4. **Universal Access to Digital Services**: - The campaign seeks to ensure that every citizen can access essential services online. From healthcare to education, e-services are designed to reach all segments of society. 5. **Encouraging Entrepreneurship and Innovation**: - Digital India fosters an entrepreneurial ecosystem by promoting startups, digital innovation, and research and development. Initiatives like Startup India aim to nurture homegrown talent. ## Achievements Made under Digital India Several notable achievements have been realized through the Digital India program: 1. **Financial Inclusion**: - The Jan-Dhan Yojana, a mass financial-inclusion program, significantly increased the share of Indian adults with at least one digital financial account. Currently, 80 percent of adults have access to digital banking services³. 2. **Rapid Digitization**: - India's digital adoption has outpaced many mature and emerging economies. The falling cost of smartphones, widespread availability of high-speed internet, and increased app downloads have contributed to this growth¹. 3. **E-Governance Services**: - Citizens can now access government services online, from applying for documents to paying taxes. Initiatives like e-Kranti and MyGov have transformed the way citizens interact with government agencies. 4. **Digital Literacy Programs**: - The National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) and other awareness campaigns have empowered millions of Indians with essential digital skills. Training centers across the country provide hands-on learning opportunities. 5. **Digital Payments Revolution**: - The demonetization move in 2016 accelerated the adoption of digital payment systems. Mobile wallets, UPI, and other digital payment platforms have become integral to daily transactions. ## Implications and Future Prospects The Digital India transformation has far-reaching implications: 1. **Economic Growth**: - A digitally empowered economy can drive innovation, boost productivity, and attract investments. E-commerce, fintech, and IT services are poised for exponential growth. 2. **Inclusive Development**: - Digital services can bridge urban-rural divides, improve healthcare delivery, and enhance education outcomes. The program's success lies in ensuring equitable access for all. 3. **Cybersecurity Challenges**: - As digital adoption increases, cybersecurity becomes critical. Safeguarding data, privacy, and critical infrastructure remains a priority. 4. **Continued Collaboration**: - Public-private partnerships are essential for sustained progress. Industry collaboration, research, and policy support will shape India's digital future. In conclusion, the Digital India initiative represents a transformative force, altering India's growth trajectory. As the nation embraces digital possibilities, it must remain committed to inclusivity, innovation, and responsible digital governance.. Source: (1) Achievements Made under Digital India Programme - Press Information Bureau. pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1885962. (2) Digital India: Technology to transform a connected nation. www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/digital-india-technology-to-transform-a-connected-nation. (3) What is Digital India? Initiatives, Objectives, and Benefits. www.businessgo.hsbc.com/en/article/what-is-digital-india-initiatives-objectives-and-benefits. (4) Digital India: Revolutionising the Tech Landscape - Invest India. www.investindia.gov.in/team-india-blogs/digital-india-revolutionising-tech-landscape. (5) The Ups and Downs of India’s Digital Transformation. hbr.org/2019/05/the-ups-and-downs-of-indias-digital-transformation. (6) en.wikipedia.org. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_India.

He is a Britisher can't tolerate the growth of India

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Get a l.i.f.e

Learn to respect other's views and have some humility

😂😂 same goes for you ​@@drg598

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Did you watch the video? I thought I handled things fairly. And I certainly put it in the context of India’s longer political history. However, the issue of Modi’s rule is a question that’s being asked, internally and externally. And it is an important question. I acknowledge that Modi’s supporters point to significant achievements. But there are also questions being asked about the deeper implications of how this is being achieved. It seems remarkable that a lot of people seem to be upset that the issue is being discussed at all, regardless of how one addresses it.

@@JamesKerLindsayI am not one of them who gets upset rather I have mentioned in my comment that you have all the right to say and disagree which is your right in a democracy and again I am saying I am not a BJP supporter rather I voted for NOTA and this time also I will do so, but as an real individual on ground I have to acknowledge the reality and facts not the narrative. Rather I would like people should discuss it as much as they can so does Modi and Indians prove them wrong. A request from you Professor, Kindly make a video, I would like to know your thoughts and opinions about Roma or popularly known as Gypsy people why they face so much hate, violence and discrimination in European society, why European Countries doesn’t accept them as their citizens I have seen so many videos where these people are getting abused by majority and even by European Political system. I have seen videos of them where their houses are burnt or damaged by political system even though they had migrated in Europe more than 1000 years ago and all of them converted into regional prevalent beliefs and religions still they are not subscribed at par with rest of the aboriginal people and why not their persecution is acknowledged by European countries and people during World Wars just like what happened with Jews, same had happened with them also. Note: It’s a request only please don’t take it as tit for tat. I am genuinely following these Roma people stories when I came to know about them during covid lockdowns.

@@avinash7335 whats the point in voting for nota ? why r u wasting ur vote ? and if u think bjp has done something better then u should vote for them . if u agree that somebody has improved the situation a lot in a "bimaru" (sick, broke , rogue) state like UP and u r not voting for them then i must say u r a traitor . do u know that ur state UP ( after beating tamilnadu ) has the second highest gdp after maharashtra ? within 2-3 yrs. only it will beat maharashtra and will gain the first spot . so why not vote for bjp ?

@@tanisas4529 he's voting nota to spite you and seek self-affirmation the only way he knows - by being a poll-troll and feeding off of your righteous indignation

Thank you. I can full appreciate why people were fed up with Congress. It isn’t healthy for a country to be so dominated by one party for so long. (Just look at the Conservatives in Britain.) Nor should own family be that dominant in active politics. I hope I also made that point obvious as well.

​@@JamesKerLindsayI'm sorry but I did not hear it if at all you made it. I get it, you're an academic but other than call Modi names you've not provided any evidence of his supposed autocratic tendencies.

@@JamesKerLindsay congress rule india more than 40 years 🥲

And one more question how modi have so much popularity india because of his great work ​@@JamesKerLindsay

But Congress TMC DMK they all are soft dictators

It's a trend the world over, nationalism is growing, in India it's religious nationalism, the need to revive and have Hinduism as the sole preferable state religion.. India is lucky in that this is mostly isolated to Northen India, whereas South India is more educated and forward thinking. The risk for India is when religion starts to get in bed with politicians and dictates aspects of policy, then you risk becoming Pakistan, which as a Pakistani I can tell you, it's not a good place to be. Obviously at the moment there are elections going on, more is put on for a show and some of the hype will go down after the election, or BJP can double down on this rhetoric, it will remain to be seen.

Nice history revision though

​@@FlamingBasketballClub so.. are u gonna ignore the archeological evidences

@@grapesurgeon What's you real name and your nationality?

@@LaluBhaiya1233 "the need to revive and have Hinduism as the sole preferable state religion." - People who say this don't understand India very much. Hinduism is never going to be the "sole preferable" state religion. That has never been the aim. " India is lucky in that this is mostly isolated to Northen India, whereas South India is more educated and forward thinking." - Education and forward thinking doesn't have to do much with divergence between the North and the South. South has not faced Islamic invasions like the North did. South never experienced partition like the North did. Different Societal experiences build different societal behavior. And the South (and East) of India is able to resist BJP, not because they are "educated", but because of having a separate linguistic identity. And anyone who says BJP wins elections because of Hindutva politics is not very informed about Indian politics, which imo is not easy to understand.

I am British, I can tell you that Britain is not wholly democratic. Then again, that's not my business, it's Caesar's business.

So true buddy! But opposition here in India was never weak! If u saw the lokshobha election's 2019 result modi got 38% of total voter! So opposition is always strong here it's just opposition leaders are dumb

@@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts I don't understand the meaning of what you are saying. Democracy represents majority or collective decisions. Every one has to abide by the rules of the game as set in the constitution, atleast till the tenure ends. British must understand that while living in a glass house, they must be mindful of throwing stones on others.

@@foxprey4650 Reality also equally matters. Modi ji is the most popular leader in the entire world even according to the western media. He enjoys more than 70 % of Indian's support as revealed by every opinion polls. My perception is % of voters is of less significance. Opposition unity did not happen in the past neither will it happen in the future, atleast as long as ganthi family controls the congress party.

India will Become 10T in 2032, 50T$ in 2050

Only bjp can

Already near 4T$ my brother

Support Modi and annamalai in tamilnadu... The Tamil politicians destroyed the Tamilnadu

Only BJP

What is appeasement politics, is calling for more rights and protection for people of a minority religion appeasement politics?

​​@@LaluBhaiya1233: which minority religion?

he understands everything - you must understand he's not here to be fair but to advance agenda

@@LaluBhaiya1233 How many policies for JEWS/SIKHS/ZORASTRIANS/BUDDHIST/JAINS?? Do you guys think Islam is the the only minority?? Which btw constitutes more than 14% (2011) OF Population while people from Judaism/Zoroastrianism/Buddhism/Jainism/Sikhism have much much less % share in population

Hindu Nationalism or Majoritarianism is the reason behind modis popularity, majority if people I talked has said they will vote BJP because BJP is good for hindus, it's just a huge zombie population which had been brainwashed. 😊

Don't write fairytale comments, be more subtle

India has a strong tradition of honouring the God-man. I'm sure Modi won't be the last one.

Right modi is not a dictator he is a coward..

@@livinghope1561 like the Gandhi's who did Hindu genocide in Kashmir, Bengal, kerela? And Sikh genocide in Punjab and Delhi?

There biases don't going to die easily how much you explain them they don't going to listen even though they have similar laws.

The existing laws already allow for the assistance of refugees in crisis. It's the fact that Modi has *singled out Muslims* that is the real problem. Any laws based on religious labels is dangerous. Stop putting labels of caste and religion on babies who have no choice in the matter.

@@sandytatham3592 so you should also criticize usa for having similar law.

@@s.12330: Immigration and citizenship laws MUST discriminate on the basis of *security*. The countries that Muslims come from often do not share security information with the US or Western nations. So how can we do background checks? Of course this precaution was used by the left to demonise President Trump, but Obama had the same discriminatory cautions for security reasons.

​@@sandytatham3592 why should it not be allowed we particulary partioned our nation into three countries on basis of two nation theory of hindu muslim divide and gave them what they wanted. We have no obligation to include muslim , if they feel they are persecuted then they can go any other muslim country (even our country will allow them through normal means) but those non muslim who stayed behind and is applied before 2014 their ones will fast tracked

Using emojis makes comment look unprofessional, avoid it

@@HrithikSD4368 emojis makes comment look more attractive and more emotional . thats why emojis r there in every social media platform .

@@tanisas4529 "More emotional" = "less professional" is a pretty accurate rule-of-thumb.

@@howtoappearincompletely9739 rule of thumb for terrorists not for sane ppl . thank u 🙏

@@tanisas4529 What's that, a novel take on a reductio ad Hitlerum?

Nehru best pm? R u kidding?

@@HimanshuMahajan-zn3nq some failure, some success but overall his legacy is still unmatched.

And that is entirely your prerogative.

@@JamesKerLindsay dont make him google prerogative, prof

@@sdesigan85 lol English is just another language. Non native speakers arent supposed to know the whole dictionary. What a narrow limited mindset. Entirely expected from audience of this propaganda channel.

@@ParoxysmOfCreativitypropaganda channel huh? 🙄

@@Rohit-jc2sm But he in fact does present evidence to support his claim about Modi. He also does the opposite of compairing him to Putin? He says Modi is unlike Putin? Maybe you just need to work on your english a bit bud 😉

Nehru was SELECTED PM not elected PM 😐

Do please explain why it is based and one sided. I was careful to present both sides and put everything in context as much as one can in a short video. There is a world of difference between not saying what you would like me to say and in fact being partisan. And it is perfectly possible to explain complex things in simplified terms. But again, walk me through in detail how it is biased. I’m keen to know.

@@JamesKerLindsay Nehruvian era was not a paragon of liberty

​@@JamesKerLindsay Muslims can apply for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019, which does not restrict Indian Muslims' citizenship. The CAA does not cancel the naturalization laws, so any person, including Muslim migrants, can apply for Indian citizenship under the existing laws. The government defends the law as a humanitarian gesture to extend citizenship to religious minorities fleeing persecution and says it would not be used against people who already are Indian citizens. The CAA does not affect the citizenship of Muslims born in India.

@@Iamdead666 I don’t think anyone suggested it would affect Muslims in India. I was very clear to say that it applies to refugees. Many see this as discriminatory. But the point stands: I was accused bias and misrepresenting things when I didn’t.

@@JamesKerLindsay Sorry , I don't know why I get triggered . And yeah i should refrain on imposing things on you and blaming on you and rather have a good discussion .

Modi is not corrupt is nothing but a lie.MMS was also not corrupt but Congress men are extremely corrupt. Similarly Modi minister shah is the most corrupt, his friends like Adani and other gujjus wealth has skyrocketed in ten years of Modi rule only by corrupt means. Electoral bonds scam has completely exposed Modi and his corrupt means of garnering funds to his party by extortion and quid pro quo.Abbetment to corruption is nothing less than being corrupt for personal gains.

And Opposition is anti hindu missionary propaganda

No one is criticizing Indian Democracy bro. The main concern is that it's actually dying in the hands of the BJP. They're blocking every other party using their Power as the Central Government. It's not a criticism of the BJP itself but a prediction of their rule resulting in a Dictatorship. Don't be surprised if Modi becomes a Dictator and India becomes exclusively Hindu.

A functioning foundation without basic access to toilets

Whats so "solid" about India's democracy and its functioning foundations? I wasn't aware it was much different than any other country's governance forms

@@user-xp5id1kh4r pick a country or two and we'll ruddy we'll compare them.

@@eliassolomou980 I don't want to compare two random countries. I just want to know what's special or solid about India's

Yes, and we have every right to reject it too, as there are many Islamic countries they can go to, since India is dangerous country for minorities.

Are you commenting on the right video?

​@@JamesKerLindsayGerman Shepherd--"Dhruv Rathee"

@@JamesKerLindsay taking veiws of a german citizen to show how democracy is dying in india you have failed in common sense

Haha! You are absolutely right. I had hoped it wouldn’t be necessary. But it has been fascinating to see. Having done this for a few years now, it’s really interesting to see how different nationalities (obviously a very crude generalisation) tend to behave. Videos on India do tend to elicit a particularly angry reaction. Far more than most countries. In fact, and I don’t say this lightly, I take a deeper breath doing India than Israel-Palestine or Russia-Ukraine. They get angry responses. But India videos attract a special type of nationalist fury.

@@JamesKerLindsay well, there are actually various reasons possible for this, considering your channel is in English and the fact that India's second language is still English may have an influence at getting it to more people, as a Catalan myself I can tell most videos about the situation here don't get more backlash from either Catalan or Spanish nationalists not because they are more tempered but because knowledge of English is abysmal in Spain 😂

@@JamesKerLindsay i had just one question why did you say hindu pilgrims were attacked you should have clearly mentioned how they were burned by muslims.

silly 🐄 worshipping Lindus 😂😂😂😂

@@JamesKerLindsay Possibly because those Muslim nations believe they can achieve peace in the after life or when mahdi arrives. Bit more complicated with Indians, who also feel that the world is unfairly dominated by the west and that something has to be corrected there.

Thank you. :-) As I always say, I make my videos for a general audience hoping to get a quick understanding of an issue. I don’t see them as the last word on an issue. Instead, I hope they can be a good starting point for someone who would like to go and learn more. It’s impossible to cover this topic fully in any 10-15 minute video. There are entire university courses to Indian history and politics. There have been growing comments about India’s political direction and so I hope to put these discussions in a readily accessible broader context. Obviously, there will be all sorts of elements that people would like to have seen expanded, but I hope I provided a broadly fair look at the question. In any case, I hope you enjoy the channel. I do try to cover a diverse range of topics.

​@@JamesKerLindsay Your interest in India's political direction is welcome. However, I will contest your claim that PM Modi is "undoubtably autocratic". Comparing him to Erdogan isn't something a majority of Indians would appreciate... I invite you to consider the possibility of him being a Democratic populist. Bugaric 2019 is a good read. Cheers!

All of this is nonsense btw. Babri Masjid's archeological survey was highly controversial and vague, in contrast to places like Kashi Vishwanath that was historically recorded to be destroyed by Aurangzeb, so most Hindutvadis just argued that it was Ram's Birthplace because of popular folklore And the part about GDP is also not true. Not different from China, the Modi admin obscured data from non-formal non-agriculture businesses to obscure the collapse and immiseration of urban migrant workers in India. Actually reliable criterion for poverty like the Tendulkar committee's recommendation on lumpsum prices of essential goods are often ignored

I agree with his each points.

It’s not a bias man these westerners are always like this …if u bow before them u are democratic…if not then he is a dictator

I liked it though, big time Indian nationalist

Chinese mao bots surely like this one

They won't

😂😂😂lol I am not bot it's proganda by Congress they don't have any issue BJP gets 37% votes only

hey, I'm a bot, but all I do is bending. 180 degree angles, 90 degree angles, etc

A democrazy world One suffering from mass shooting and other one from mass rape and harrashment cases. Democracy never save your culture or bring welfare but leads towards vote Bank politics.

Thank you so much for the comment. I know many of your compatriots haven’t liked it, but they seem to have simply objected to the fact that the question could even have been asked; without even bothering to wait to hear the answer. But it seems like there are real concerns mounting about the style of government, even if the results of that government are impressive. I completely agree that a successful democracy is also part of the broader success of the country. The problem with the argument from some that India is doing well and so it should look the other way to democratic backsliding is what happens when it isn’t doing so well?

@@JamesKerLindsay not to mention that Congress keeps shooting at its own foot by continuing to prop up the Gandhi nepotistic dynasty rather than introduce some meritocracy in its ranks. But for the sake of the argument we are a country with 1.4 billion diverse people with multiple languages, religions, cultural identities, ethnicities., with millions of diverse world-views We need to strike the right balance between democracy and authority. If there is too much democracy then there will so many leaders just debating and bickering about and ultimately nothing gets done and no progress is made. If there is too much authority then it will erode on freedoms. India is probably the most challenging country to be governed. Till now as a nation we have done very well to somehow thrive. It will be interesting to see how our future holds.

Thanks. I completely agree. I’ve worked on politics long enough to know that democracy needs to be flexible to meet the demands of a particular political and social context. But there are certain underlying features of a democratic system - such as a truly free press and judiciary - that matter. When these come under attack, or feel the need to self censor heavily, then there are problem. But this is something we are seeing in a lot of countries. In any case, thanks for the interesting comments. I really appreciate it.

You spoke well, but I disagree with your one argument that BJP doing same thing like Congress to remain power for 30 years. Please tell one example that bjp did undemocratic activity during last 10 years? How much state got presidential rule? There are many Journalists in india doing extremely rough criticize to Modiji day and night, but who are falsely arrested? Which State election was rigging by BJP? Corrupted Opposition leaders are freely moving around in BAIL... So don't be mislead by Dengerous Western Abrahamic HIPOCRITE anti Hindu media. Hindu become finished from Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc but they remain silent but in india Muslim become 20% from 7% with enjoying all minority rights capturing Hindu land, doing love jihad, making anti India terrorist activity continuously but you telling they are persecuted unbelievable! 😲😱😲

And then ‘you’ Indians want Western help dealing with ‘your’ China fears. It works both ways.

@@JamesKerLindsay: that shows your propaganda . India refuses to see quad as an anti China . It’s the US who wants anti China block .

No we absolutely don't , it's you guys who want india to counter china ​@@JamesKerLindsay

​@@JamesKerLindsayit's western Powers trying to use India and other SEA countries to fight China. Ukraine for Russia, Israel for middle East and these SEA countries for China. CIA has been pretty much mastermind behind this, Im impressed 😁

@@JamesKerLindsay India is capable of dealing its own problems, doesn't need Western poking fingers ;) It'd be nice for Western countries to deal with their demons such as Gun violence, Crime, illegal immigration etc. Western countries are not superior species or gods to help to deal with India's problems. Pls come out of imperialism...

Thanks. I really appreciate the comment. I just wish the video had provoked some more serious debate like this. Modi is clearly genuinely popular. And it is easy to overlook Congress’s dominance of Indian politics for so long. Hopefully, I brought this out. But there are nevertheless concerns about the direction Modi is taking.

​@@JamesKerLindsayDon't worry Institutions here in India really powerful they are not going to allow anything which threatens democracy.

@@s.12330 Well, many Americans would have told you something simillar before January 6 2021.

​@s.12330 well they won't last long We won't let them😊

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Thank you very much. I know a lot of viewers were upset that I covered the topic. But I do like to think I handled it fairly and acknowledged the fact that while he does show authoritarian tendencies, Modi is genuinely popular.

@@JamesKerLindsay I dont know if this information is useful to you but i will spell it out for your better understanding and any future video 1)modi supporters are not a single ideology,its a spectrum. 2)contrary to the popular belief,modi is actually from a lower caste. 3)western/international media Is pretty clueless about indian politics.

silly 🐄 worshipping Lindus 😂😂😂😂

@@christhomson8924 get lost

​@christhomson8924 I thought it was the white man's burden to civilise brown folks, not the other way around.

Thanks. Great points.

It is not "in the blood". You can find various forms of corruption in Italy which are worse, and then the US/UK has its own. Raise your awareness instead of encouraging racism for no reason.

but i heard that emergency happened during the family rule only 😂 so how r they not autocratic ???

​@@JamesKerLindsayhypocrite

I didn’t touch your comment. But it sounds as though it was rather juvenile.

Thank you very much. I can’t take credit for the maps. But I do try to put in a lot of research for my videos.

It didn't control some parts of South India

​@@JamesKerLindsay your map is right , he is another toolkit anti India supporter, People like him don't even consider Jammu and Kashmir and arunachal pradesh the part of india

​​ Not directly but indirectly. As the Southern states, were their vassals and were friendly with them..

​​@@JamesKerLindsay Mughal Empire had ended long ago. It was replaced by the Maratha Empire..

@BRO-You-Mad-Bro Dude .. I think the bot that people in comment section are talking about is you. WTF are copy pasting the same question everywhere?

we need western intervention to return india to its democratic and secular roots

​@@shirosaki5294 Okay Crynese bot.

Thanks. But go through it again. I have consistently referred to Indian sources. India has the great advantage of having a sophisticated English language press. It’s actually one of the easiest countries to work on in that regard.

Yes. But, to be fair, most weeks it requires a sharp intake of breath. :-)

​@JamesKerLindsay I think the video might soon be banned in India, banning KZfaq videos in India is being very common with time

@@Omer1996E.C Banning videos on KZfaq doesn't really scream democracy regardless of whatever opinions on the government or not and it's a rather disturbing trend tbh.

@@JesseBernard banning videos doesn't relate to democracy. It is a measure of freedom of information. India hadn't had a freedom of information since the start of its founding. The movies and books were banned that were critical of government. This lack of historical awareness is what makes this video a joke of analysis.

​@@Contractor48bhakt found 🎉

Did you actually watch the video?

I would not want to be fed information and not reflect on it, look deeper, consider there sources of information, unbiased. I'm not perfect. But even when I was younger I felt this was the way to be. There is so much we didn't know, still don't know, so any genuine informed resource should be respected and used to help us be open to learning and positve prowth personally and ckmmunity//sociattally

Thanks so much. Great suggestion. I will certainly give it some thought!

😂 typical western narrative.

@@msdolly6101981 I'm not saying he's wrong. I just want specifics.

Yeah, western narrative where they use some political and democratic terms but don't provide much context about them. Just like a narcissist journalist being hyperbole:)

@@seneca983 : that you will never get from these western propagandists