The Casino Bell: Ten Months of Engineered Chaos and the Cost of Indifference

 

A Farce Foretold: October 20, 2025

As of January 20, 2025, the future was an absolute blank slate. Who could have possibly guessed that by today, October 20, I’d be sitting here, utterly stunned, compiling a post about the sheer, unbridled roller coaster the USA has been strapped into? It’s been a mind-boggling, barely-believable ten months—a stretch of time so event-packed it has left everyone gasping. The sheer volume of history that has poured down the Potomac River in that time is absolutely breathtaking. 

The Screeners and the Sycophants

Honestly, the energy required to pull the country back from this dizzying edge feels Herculean, almost impossible. But the shocking surprise is the sheer necessity of the task itself. Who saw any of this coming?

We are forced to confront the wreckage of the stringent confirmation process every high-level appointee must undergo. But that’s a mere distraction. The real, haunting question is this: Who were the members of the screening panel that vetted the legions of sycophants now surrounding President Trump?

A more profound, almost sickening demand for an answer remains: Were these gatekeepers—the supposed protectors of our executive branch—fundamentally compromised, or were they simply indifferent—blindly or cynically—to the seismic shift they must have known was predestined to unfold? How could the vaunted system of checks and balances fail to flag such a clearly compromised slate of nominees? How could such a process fail so spectacularly? The only conclusion is that it didn't fail; it was merely a formality. 

The Tariffs and the Tributes

Next, we must applaud the breathtaking intellect of the absolute genius economist—the unparalleled sage—who convinced the POTUS to impose tariffs on every single nation on this planet! What, pray tell, was the magnificent, well-thought-out objective? Was the point to somehow coerce these nations into paying the tariffs in piles of gold and gleaming cash, echoing the glorious days of monarchy? Is the underlying philosophy that of a newly crowned king receiving tribute from his vassal states—a mountain of wealth presented as gifts to please the neo-monarch?

In a democracy, such a thing is supposed to be utterly impossible! Yet, here we are, watching this spectacularly misconceived policy—a staggering delusion, perfectly sweetened with a generous drizzle of hubris syrup, making it delightfully easy for our new autocrat to swallow.

What we are witnessing is the perfect, textbook boomerang effect of a tariff policy so profoundly misconceived and poorly executed that it seems less like economic strategy and more like an elaborate self-sabotage routine. The entire country is now a cauldron of public fury, with rising prices and product scarcity fueling "unparalleled protests"—a predictable consequence, of course, for any administration audacious enough to inflict so many wounds upon its own populace in such a distressingly short span of time.

Engineered Turbulence: The Financial Hustle

And then we come to the truly baffling element: the alleged erratic, almost theatrical, behavior of the POTUS himself. Massive tariffs are announced with great fanfare, only to be scaled back or entirely "withdrawn" 72 to 96 hours later. The resulting financial whiplash—markets tanking to the tune of a claimed $1.5 trillion in a single day—is presented as mere collateral damage.

To believe this chain of events is merely a series of innocent policy blunders would be extraordinarily naive. The correlation between these sudden policy reversals and massive market fluctuations raises an obvious, uncomfortable question: Is it not the height of improbability that someone with foreknowledge isn't capitalizing to make "exponential profits" from these trillion-dollar swings? The sheer frequency of the alleged erraticism suggests a calculated chaos, leading one to wonder if the ultimate goal isn't stable prosperity, but systemic, engineered turbulence.

The overall impact? The hemorrhaging of public confidence is a mere side-effect. The real tragedy is the blatant suggestion that our democracy has devolved into an elaborate stage where the leader of the free world essentially rings the casino bell, creating trillion-dollar windfalls for his inner circle while the rest of the nation pays the price in inflation and protest. It’s not incompetence; it’s a financialized hustle of terrifying scale. 

The Inevitable "No Kings" Day

From an unseen loom of history, the stage was set for the "No Kings" protests that inevitably swept across the United States on October 18, 2025. This nationwide mobilization, a culmination of shared democratic resolve, was organized by over 200 groups, including labor unions and civil rights organizations—a confluence that seemed fated to occur.

Dubbed "No Kings Day," the events drew thousands in more than 2,600 locations, a groundswell movement asserting the democratic values that form the bedrock of the nation. Protesters focused their message on resistance to authoritarianism and the unyielding call to protect voting rights and the Constitution, framing their action as an essential rejection of perceived "king-like" figures in politics. The gatherings were, as if guided by principle, peaceful, deeply patriotic, and resonated with themes like "No Kings, No Crowns" and "Good Trouble," a deliberate echo of the immortal legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis.

The images captured from these events—shared by participants on X—offer a glimpse into the manifest destiny of this collective action. From a man in Phoenix in a shirt boldly emblazoned with "FUCK TRUMP" standing next to a smiling woman holding a small American flag, to a diverse group holding a large handmade sign that decreed "NO FASCIST USA"; from joyful locals in Issaquah holding signs like "VOTE SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY" to the vibrant urban energy of New York City where a woman in a Statue of Liberty crown held a sign reading "NO MORE QUEENS DANCY."

These images highlight the widespread, inclusive spirit of the protests, reinforcing the sense that this collective stand for democracy was not merely an event, but an action foretold by the nation’s founding principles. The true cynicism is that we had to get here at all.

 

America's dare called out by Bharat

 

It is a rueful and profound truth that success, whether individual or communal, carries within it the seed of its own danger. Envy is the initial, insidious tribute to achievement, quickly transmuting into corrosive jealousy, and ultimately metastasizing into open hostility—a tragedy indifferent to ethnicity or creed.

To witness this ancient virus of division deliberately injected into the modern body politic, as is the case with the MAGA movement in the United States, is deeply disquieting. When those with the ear of the administration's apex are perceived as the carriers, the infection spreads with terrifying velocity. The inevitable climax of such an epidemic is the blurring of all lines, where the contagion of anger and fear makes it impossible to discern any true difference between the fevered supporter and the panicked opposer. In such a climate, the very notion of a civil society is forfeit.

---

From Slogan to Strategy: The MAGA Lineage

The question of the catchphrase's lineage is almost comically simple:

●      The Ancestor: The idea was first championed by Ronald Reagan in his 1980 campaign, often as "Let's Make America Great Again."

●      The Modern Coinage: The specific, concise phrase "Make America Great Again" was reportedly coined by Donald Trump himself in November 2012, and subsequently trademarked.

The lineage is less mystical oracle and more a successful piece of American political marketing mythology.

 

The Original Occupants: A Stark Economic Reality

A far more profound inquiry is the fate of the Native American tribes, the founding families of this land. Where are they today? How are they faring economically and socially in the grand American narrative?

The original Natives of America are still here, but their socioeconomic reality is grim:

●      They tragically still rank at or near the bottom of nearly every indicator.

●      They suffer from poverty rates that are nearly double the national average.

Yet, the fight is far from over. Native-owned enterprises are major economic forces, and individuals like T. David Petite—who invented "smart meter" technology—prove their intellectual contributions are vital and modern, even as they fight for mainstream recognition. While the country debates how to make itself "great again," the struggle for greatness has been a continuous, difficult, and innovative battle for the land's original people.

The Imperative of Civilizational Identity: From India to Bharat

The proposed, defensive counter-acronym of MIGA (Make Indians Go Away) serves as a grave reminder of the hostility successful communities invariably face, necessitating a serious consideration of how a civilization defines and defends itself.

The critical anomaly lies in the very name of the land. The term 'India' is a geographical and political convenience, a Western construct formalized in 1947. Our civilization, however, predates this nomenclature by millennia. The true, civilizational name of this land is Bharat.

To reclaim Bharat as the singular, foundational name is to achieve a necessary strategic advantage. It is a unifying act that grounds our widespread diaspora in an unbroken civilizational lineage, offering an anchor against the shifting winds of foreign resentment and providing a profound and secure sense of self. 

The Art of Confident Assimilation

The global diaspora of the people of Bharat thrives by deliberate integration: Education, hard work, assimilation, meaningful contribution, and respect for the laws of the land.

Assimilation into the host country is highly desirable, but it must be one of addition, not subtraction. While embracing the new environment, we must take care never to undermine our own identity, culture, and customs.

Our charge is to be the courteous, confident ambassadors of our civilizational home. This means having the courage to politely correct any misconstrued notion about our people, our society, or Bharat itself:

●      When a name or festival is mispronounced, gently correct it.

●      When a significance is oversimplified, politely explain its profound meaning.

A powerful and effective form of cultural diplomacy is to invite colleagues and associates to participate in our festivities. This unique act allows them to experience our civilization firsthand. Furthermore, our self-confidence must be a quiet, dignified assurance that never descends into self-flagellation. The goal is to ensure our presence and identity are recognized as a stable, formidable asset to the host country, creating a factor of respect and gravity rather than a reason for confrontation.

The Stark Reality of American Decline, Revisited

The truth is undeniable: the United States is an empire in an accelerating, self-inflicted decline. This catastrophic descent has been supercharged by the rise of MAGA, a movement whose followers have swallowed a politician's fabricated narrative whole, accepting it as the sole, sacred reality. This acceptance is not merely political; it is a profound national delusion.

Decades of American innovation are utterly insufficient to ensure national prosperity. Innovation on its own is a dead-end street. It must be brutally and efficiently converted into mass-produced products to generate the necessary revenue and create tangible wealth. The core reality, which the current state refuses to acknowledge, is that the U.S. has always relied on imported skilled labor to bridge the gap between invention and massive production. Without it, the engine stalls.

It is a complete waste of time to try and convince the MAGA base of this essential economic fact. They are incapable of digesting it. This movement is nothing more than a desperate turf war, a self-serving attempt by the descendants of earlier immigrants to wall themselves off from the newcomers who are currently driving the economy and striving for prosperity.

Their fear is irrational; their stance is economically illiterate. The only path forward is to let the current economic and social forces play out. When the inevitable consequences of their isolationist ideology become undeniable, the MAGA delusion will dissolve into thin air, finally extinguished, never to be resurrected by a desperate political protagonist again.

 

" The H1B Fee Hike: A Paradox of Progress and a Path Forward”

 Some believe a new future can only be built by purging the past. Like a developer's ruthless ambition, this logic argues for razing decaying structures to erect a gleaming monument that mocks what came before. This "architect's reckoning" is a brutal act of creation, a violent rebirth that leaves only dust where history once stood.

Yet, this cold logic falters when applied to a nation's soul. An economy, an industry—these are not mere bricks and mortar to be demolished at a whim. They are the very sinews of a country, woven over generations. Each thread of this intricate tapestry is a scar, a triumph, and a quiet decay. No ruler can simply burn the loom and expect a new, glorious fabric to appear.

To "make a country great again" by dismantling what exists is a paradox—it's sawing off the branch while yearning for the fruit. A nation's greatness isn't a sudden, gleaming edifice; it's a slow-growing tree, its roots deep in the soil of its past. The call to tear it all down is not an act of creation, but a whisper of a void, demanding a sacrifice of its own foundation. The United States is currently a stage for a saga of self-inflicted wounds that threatens the very foundation of American industry. When figures like Howard Lutnick align with Donald Trump, it is a stark visual of the forces at play. It's as if a wrecking ball is being pulled to its limit by fervent supporters, their chants of "MAGA" echoing as it swings through the air. The inevitable crash is the sound of that wrecking ball striking the edifice of American industry.

The question isn't whether damage is being done, but how much more the structure can endure. How many more of these catastrophic impacts will it take before this centuries-old edifice comes crashing down? The resulting dust would not just signify a collapse but the complete destruction of American industrial might. The damage from policies like tariffs and increased H1B visa fees may be so profound that it could take generations to even begin the process of resurrection. This is the depth of the crisis we face, and we still have years left to see what else will unfold under the guise of "making America great again."

The recent increase in H1B visa fees may feel like a sudden and disappointing blow, but it's not a reason to panic. Instead, consider this an unexpected opportunity to re-evaluate your journey.

Reframe Your Value and Opportunity

Your core value is your expertise, which is a rare and valuable asset. When a company truly needs your specific skills, a logistical hurdle like a visa fee won't get in the way. A company willing to invest in your long-term presence is one that understands your worth.

Furthermore, the global nature of work means that if a company can't bring you to them, they may be open to you working remotely. This isn't a compromise; it's a testament to the future of work where talent, not location, dictates opportunity. You are no longer just an employee; you are a solution provider.

Embrace the Entrepreneurial Spirit

This moment offers a chance to shift your mindset from that of an employee to an entrepreneur. As a contractor, you are no longer constrained by a fixed salary. You have the freedom to set your own rates and cultivate a diverse portfolio of clients, giving you greater control over your career trajectory. You are no longer just selling your time; you are selling your expertise and the profound solutions you deliver.

Understand the Broader Demand for Your Skills

Look at the bigger picture. Trends like fewer native students pursuing STEM fields and the growing skills gap highlight a profound and expanding demand for your qualifications. This isn't a problem; it's a massive opportunity. Your skills are not only relevant but essential. The market for your expertise is expanding, and you are positioned to fill a critical void. This isn't about competing for a few jobs; it's about being a vital part of the solution to a global challenge.

Remember the Impermanence of Obstacles

Political administrations, like seasons, change. The policies of today are not the policies of tomorrow. Your skills and knowledge are a timeless asset that will carry you through every political and economic shift. Your focus should remain on your own professional and personal growth, knowing your talents will always be in demand, regardless of who holds office. This is not the end of the road, but a potential detour leading to a new and exciting destination.  

The Great Pilgrimage: Bharat's Spiritual Renaissance

 

                     

In Bharat, spirituality and science are seen as complementary, not contradictory. This perspective is deeply ingrained in the nation's identity, allowing for remarkable progress. The image of Indian scientists, who are often spiritual seekers, successfully launching space missions demonstrates this harmonious blend.The ancient texts of Bharat, like the Vedas, contain both spiritual truths and early scientific observations. This heritage established the pursuit of knowledge as a sacred act, whether through meditation or experimentation. For many, spirituality is a personal journey that coexists with the empirical methods of science. This synthesis is evident today in the actions of organizations like the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The practice of scientists visiting a mandir before a mission launch isn't superstition; it reflects the belief that human endeavor is part of a larger cosmic order. This approach fosters intellectual humility, acknowledging that while science explains the "how," spirituality can provide insight into the deeper "why." This blend of ancient wisdom and modern ambition offers a compelling example of how faith and reason can work together in a symbiotic relationship. The glorious chapter of Spiritualty was opened before world to read and comprehend. The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025, held at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, is an event of unparalleled gravitas. It transcended a mere religious festival to become a profound assertion of a civilizational identity.

This confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the  Saraswati has for millennia been the spiritual heart of Bharat. In 2025, it emerged as the epicenter of a cultural and spiritual reawakening, inviting the world to witness the resurgence of a nation rooted in its ancient ethos.

The tradition has unfolded without interruption for millennia, celebrated every 12 years with the Maha Kumbh occurring every 144 years. The 2025 Mela was a powerful reaffirmation of this enduring legacy.

 

Early 2025: The Maha Kumbh Mela transformed Prayagraj, a city of 1.6 million, into the world's largest temporary metropolis. The 40 sq km venue, over 10% of Prayagraj's total area, hosted a staggering 660 million pilgrims over 45 days.

Infrastructure and Management:

    Transportation: The Indian Railways orchestrated an unprecedented logistical feat, running over 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special "Mela" trains. The Prayagraj airport saw its daily flight average soar from 20 to over 100, and a single-day record of 236 flights.

      Medical and Safety: An extensive network of temporary medical facilities and hospitals was established within the Mela grounds, successfully unburdening the city's permanent healthcare system. A multi-layered security plan, including AI surveillance and CCTV cameras, was in place. The compassionate systems led to the reunification of nearly 50,000 missing persons with their families.

      Daily Life: The local populace of Prayagraj embraced the influx of pilgrims. The city's daily rhythm adapted, and local businesses, from street vendors to eateries, experienced an unprecedented economic boom.

 Global Reach and Demographics

Record-Breaking Overseas Visitors: Official reports estimated that approximately 5.5 million foreign tourists visited Prayagraj during the 45-day event, a monumental increase from the 1.03 million foreign tourists at the 2019 Mela.

Initial Projections vs. Reality: The Uttar Pradesh government had initially projected 1.5 million foreign tourists, but due to immense global interest, this figure was far surpassed.

Global Representation: Visitors came from a diverse range of countries, including a diplomatic delegation of 118 diplomats from 77 countries who visited the Mela on February 1, 2025.

Visitor Demographics: While official data does not categorize visitors by faith, the majority were spiritual seekers, yoga enthusiasts, or cultural tourists drawn by the scale and rituals. The event's appeal transcended traditional religious boundaries, with a growing interest from Western nations.

Economic Impact

Revenue Generation: The Maha Kumbh Mela generated an estimated revenue of over ₹3 lakh crore (approximately $36 billion), significantly surpassing initial projections.

"Multiplier Effect": This revenue was generated across various sectors, including hospitality, tourism, transportation, retail, and commerce.

Boost to GDP: The economic ripple effect was expected to contribute to a significant boost in Bharat's national GDP for the fiscal year, with some experts projecting an increase of over 1%.

Investment: The government's investment of over ₹7,500 crore in developing infrastructure also contributed to economic activity. The event led to a significant increase in tax collections, including over ₹500 crore in additional GST and VAT.

  A Peaceful Display of Identity

In this crucible of faith, Bharat assertively and peacefully displayed its identity. The sheer scale—welcoming 660 million souls—was a testament to a society that embraced all who chose to partake.

The event's non-discriminatory nature was its most powerful statement. In the sacred waters of the Sangam, social stratifications dissolved, with individuals of all social standings standing shoulder-to-shoulder.

The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025 was a powerful demonstration of a nation confident in its capabilities, capable of harnessing its ancient traditions with modern governance. It showcased a civilization that is not only modernizing but also deeply rooted in its spiritual core. It is "Bharat" at its most profound, a story of re-emergence to resurgence.

 

The Genie Is Out: Tariffs and the Inevitable Fall

The genie of tariffs, once released, cannot be returned to its bottle. Its effects, both profound and rueful, will be felt not just by the intended targets, but will confound logic and ripple across economies, societies, and international relations. It is a venture into a field where sanity is abandoned, for it is a field where logic dictates a thorough study of the profound impact on all involved - the target, the collaterals, and oneself - not merely in economic terms, but also in the delicate fabric of social, political, and foreign relations. Ah, yes. The profound economic wisdom of a real estate agent, a true beacon of hope in our complex world. It appears this veritable genius, having spent years perfecting the delicate art of staging homes and convincing people that a "cozy" one-bedroom is actually a "charming" studio, has now turned their formidable intellect to the trifling matter of a nation's economy.

I'm told the specific Ivy League school where this guru acquired such "profound knowledge" is located just past the rainbow bridge, in the mythical land of "Simple Solutions." This fabled institution, which I'm sure is a rival to Hogwarts, offers a singular, life-changing course: ECON 101: The One-Policy Fix. The professors, a dream team of economic visionaries—Mr. Bubble, Mr. Trickle-Down, Ms. Austerity, and Dr. Free Lunch—teach a

curriculum so revolutionary it completely bypasses messy things like historical data, human behavior, or inconvenient global markets. Their final exam is likely just a pop quiz on how to balance a nation's budget using nothing but a single, catchy slogan.

This realtor's masterful plan to solve a $37 trillion national debt is, as you might have guessed, a shocking revelation. It's a two-pronged strategy so simple, so elegant, that it has eluded every Nobel laureate and policymaker for generations. Step one: spend less. Yes, it's that easy. Who knew that a nation's fiscal problems could be solved by simply "tightening the belt," as if the entire country were a pair of ill-fitting trousers? Step two: attract business. Because, of course, businesses are like squirrels; they simply need a few nuts and a kind word to set up a new manufacturing plant and bring widespread prosperity. The idea that global supply chains, labor costs, and technological advancements are deeply entrenched issues that take decades to shift is, quite frankly, an inconvenient truth best left ignored.

So, while the rest of the world grapples with the messy realities of trade-offs and complex policy, we can all rest easy knowing a real estate agent has the key to our economic salvation. The only thing they can't seem to conjure is the prosperity, which, it turns out, can't be listed and sold like a suburban bungalow. Well, if you've looked around lately, from East to West and North to South, you've probably noticed it's not exactly a postcard-perfect world out there. It's more like a toddler's birthday party after someone discovered the sugar bowl and let's just say, the entire "system" has done less crumbling and more of a spectacular, face-first dive off a cliff. The grand palace? It's less of a stately ruin and more of a cosmic shrug, leaving the King scrambling to find a hiding spot—probably in the closet next to the emergency snacks.

But hold on to your hats, because a plucky little group of nations has decided they're not going to be part of this hot mess. They've huddled up like a bunch of nervous penguins and decided that rebuilding is for suckers. No, they're not putting Humpty Dumpty back together again. They're building a whole new Humpty, one that's shock-proof, crumble-resistant, and hopefully, less prone to dramatic falls. It's an entire system of their own, a little "no chaos here, thank you very much" bubble, designed to withstand the epic tantrums of the old world.

So, while everyone else is still trying to figure out if the sky is actually falling, this little band of international architects is busy putting together their own little utopia. All they need now is a "do not disturb" sign and a good lock on the front gate. He stands on the crumbling lip of a precipice, a figure of silent, desperate stillness. He is the realtor, and his footing is not merely tenuous—it is a betrayal of solid ground. Below him yawns a deep, lightless chasm, a maw of unknown depth waiting to consume him. Yet, his peril is not his alone. His every breath, his every muscle's tension, holds the fate of the entire industry. Should he falter, should he tilt forward even a hair’s breadth, the fall will not be solitary. He will drag the whole edifice of global commerce, the very pillars of prosperity and exchange, down into the abyss with him.

 

  

.

"Press play and listen to this blog on the go! Find the audio version in the video player below."

Video of the blog  The Genie Is Out Tariffs and the Inevitable Fall https://youtu.be/uv-gZDk_R8M?si=XOaS8qnAAjJwsz-8 via @YouTube

Political Literacy: The Unseen Force Driving (or Stifling) a Nation's Economic Destiny

 

This video appears to illustrate the party's intellectual shortcomings, deficiency in patience, and pronounced arrogance, which collectively impede their receptiveness to superior ideas. This resistance is particularly notable given their extended period in office—over half a century. It underscores the point that educational attainment does not necessarily correlate with intelligence.

The bedrock of a nation's destiny is its economy. It is the fundamental force that erects the grand edifice of a nation, within which independent chambers like the military, diplomacy, infrastructure, foreign relations, and foreign trade reside. The symphony of their coordinated efforts orchestrates a nation's standing in global forums, determining not the volume of its voice, but the weight of its pronouncements.

India's economic saga is a testament to this profound truth. From a zenith in 1 AD, when our land commanded an astounding 33% of the global economy, a vibrant tapestry of entrepreneurship and trade propelled us to unprecedented heights. This was an era when the ingenuity of our people fueled a prosperity that echoed across continents. Yet, a precipitous decline followed, culminating in a dismal 3.4% by 1947, a figure we languished around for far too long. The post-independence era, tragically, saw governments adrift, seemingly disconnected from our glorious heritage. The very spirit of enterprise, woven into the fabric of our culture, was not merely ignored but actively stifled, replaced by state-controlled behemoths that devoured public resources and stifled innovation. This journey into economic lassitude reached its nadir in 1991, forcing us to mortgage our gold and approach international lenders with a begging bowl.The grudging embrace of economic liberalization in 1991,

born out of compulsion, marked a turning point. However, it was the advent of the BJP-led NDA government in 1996, under the visionary leadership of Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, that ignited a new dawn. The nation, for the first time, heard of disinvestment, the Golden Quadrilateral, and the ambitious interlinking of rivers – not just for irrigation, but as vital inland waterways. The defiance of the 1998 nuclear tests, met with inevitable sanctions, became a crucible for national resolve. Far from being dampened, our collective spirit rose to the challenge, fostering an "animal spirit" of entrepreneurship that spurred dramatic economic growth, a phenomenon previously unseen. The subsequent political choices of 2004, a poignant display of political illiteracy, momentarily dimmed this nascent optimism. However, the inherent momentum of economic activity carried us forward until 2008, before a renewed descent into a morass of scams and corruption cast a pall over the nation, culminating in a resounding public rejection of the incumbent government in 2014.

Since 2014, India has embarked on an economic renaissance that is nothing short of transformative. The nation, once shackled by self-imposed limitations, is now a testament to what an unfettered spirit can achieve. The dramatic strides in financial inclusion are emblematic of this shift. In 2014, only 53% of adults held bank accounts; today, the expansion is staggering, with over 520 million new accounts opened within just four months of that pivotal year. India's nominal GDP, which took 60 years to reach its first trillion dollars, and another seven to reach two trillion, has demonstrably doubled from approximately $2.1 trillion to a projected $4.2–$4.3 trillion in the past decade alone – a testament to an accelerated growth trajectory.

This resurgence is not confined to the titans of industry. It is a profound, inclusive revolution extending to the very grassroots of our economy. The formal inclusion of street vendors and micro-entrepreneurs, empowered by digital payments and Mudra loans, represents the broadening base of a massive economic pyramid. Farmers are now liberated from the clutches of usurious moneylenders, accessing formal credit. Women, through self-help groups and innovative training programs like drone operation for agriculture, are emerging as powerful economic agents. While challenges remain in areas like large-scale food processing and affordable storage, the strategic plugging of leakages through Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) is yielding tangible results.

The nation's infrastructure is undergoing a breathtaking metamorphosis: new trains, airports, modernized railway stations, world-class hospitals, IITs, and medical colleges. An expansive network of roads, highways, and expressways crisscrosses the landscape, complemented by electrified railways and dedicated freight corridors. Even religious tourism has become a catalyst for economic vitality, as evidenced by the Maha Kumbh, where a family of boatmen alone earned an astonishing ₹130 million in just 45 days. Timely project completion, by eliminating cost overruns, liberates capital for new ventures and attracts crucial Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), directly contributing to increased per capita income at every level of the economic strata. Furthermore, the strategic exploitation of solar, wind, and hydro power, alongside the burgeoning focus on green hydrogen, electric vehicles, and defense manufacturing and exports, paints a vivid picture of a nation forging its own path to sustainable and self-reliant prosperity.

What has @narendramodi done in the last 11 years - except provide 100 million gas connections, build 112 million toilets, disburse 370 million health cards, pull 250 million Indians out of crippling poverty? If you know of someone who has done more, by all means vote for him.Click this link to watch the VideoAnand Ranganathan

https://x.com/anilkohli54/status/1931246358671049103

Our former finance minister speaking in the Parliament had not one word of encouragement for the new digital Payment system launched in this country in 2015.A visiting Minister from germany experiences the ease of Digital Payment

The sheer scale of achievements in the past 11 years is monumental and publicly documented. The 520 million beneficiaries of the Mudra loan scheme, who have collectively received over ₹33 lakh crore in collateral-free loans, represent a phenomenal generation of new job creators. This is not merely economic growth; it is a profound reawakening of the national spirit, a powerful assertion that India, the ancient economic giant, is not just reclaiming its rightful place, but is on an inexorable trajectory towards its previous exalted position in the global order. The journey from being a laggard to a leader is a testament to the indomitable will of a people and a nation that was once shackled, but now soars. The repeated mandate from the people serves as an unyielding validation of this exhilarating ascent, a rejection of stagnation, and a resounding declaration of a future where India's voice will resonate, not through decibels, but through the sheer weight of its economic prowess and the profound impact of its renewed destiny.

Extreme poverty in India sees sharp decline! Number dips from 344.47 million to 75.24 million;

poverty rate down to 5.3%, says World Bank

At World Bank’s raised poverty line of $3 a day, extreme poverty rate falls to 5.3% in 2022-23 from 27.1% in 2011-12 https://indianexpress.com/article/business/world-bank-poverty-line-rate-falls-2022-23-10051890/ via @IndianExpress

India's extreme poverty rate dropped sharply to 5.3% due to free, subsidised food transfers: World Bank data shows https://www.livemint.com/economy/indias-extreme-poverty-rate-dropped-sharply-to-5-3-due-to-free-subsidised-food-transfers-world-bank-data-shows-11749308171240.html