The dream of a modern India is dying

May 07, 2021

"My assurances to Muslims, terrified by the hatred and bigotry they see in today's India, have begun to ring hollow. And now, I don't know what to say to the young Hindu professionals who want to emigrate.

The reasons they give can be compelling. They see no hope in our political scene. The middle class has always been suspicious of politicians. But now, that suspicion has translated into sheer disgust.

Everyone I know recognises that all societies risk being overwhelmed by Pandemics. But most civilised societies still find ways to cope or to prepare themselves. In India, we have done neither."

Read Vir Sanghvi's column for the Hindustan Times here.