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India's middle class left stranded in a political muddle


Published on 2025-01-18 18:01:34 - MSN
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  • Young Kevin is a member of India's proud and hard-working middle class
  • educated, employed and aspirational. At a conference this week, he asked, "Will there be a cut in income tax?" I asked him what would be the base minimum he desired.

The article from MSN discusses the current political landscape in India, focusing on how the middle class feels increasingly marginalized and disillusioned. It highlights the growing disconnect between the political promises made by parties and the actual governance, which often seems to cater more to the interests of the elite or the very poor, leaving the middle class in a limbo. The piece points out that while the middle class has been pivotal in driving India's economic growth, their aspirations for better infrastructure, education, healthcare, and job security are frequently overlooked. This has led to a sense of political alienation, with many feeling that their votes do not translate into meaningful policy changes or improvements in their quality of life. The article also touches upon the rise of populist politics, which further complicates the middle class's political engagement, as they find themselves caught between various ideological extremes without a clear representation of their interests.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/india-s-middle-class-left-stranded-in-a-political-muddle/ar-AA1xrbop ]
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