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India’s demographic advantage will fuel its rise, but internal governance challenges must be resolved
  • India’s massive, youthful population provides a labor surplus that can drive growth if harnessed.
  • Current governance is hampered by “vote‑bank politics” and weak policy implementation, likened to a “weak parent.”
  • Reforms in education, sanitation, and trust will be essential to convert demographic potential into economic power.
  • A civil‑war‑like internal upheaval may be required to straighten societal structures before full prosperity is realized.
AbhigyaDhruv Gupta01:01:10

Supporting quotes

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“We are limited by the shackles of vote bank politics which prevents us from implementing policies at scale.” — Abhigya
Governance constraints
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“War tends to help countries reform internally. A war will straighten up the citizens and the country.” — Abhigya
Internal conflict as catalyst

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Rise of China and India as Global Powers

Abhigya predicts that China will cement its position as the world’s #2 power by 2050, while India will surge to #1 or #2 status in the same timeframe, driven by demographic momentum and a favorable astrological cycle.

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