Its very true. There has been a growing divide between the top 1% and the bottom 35-40%. But the saddest part of it is, that it has completely ignored by the mainstream media.
Thank you for bringing this knowledge to the attention of the people. The rich have a vested interest in having the common people, the largest chunk of the world's population, believe that democracy, liberty and freedom automatically lead to fairness and equal opportunity. The moral fabric of the rich is rotting and stinking and we still don't take notice.
P. Sainath has brought a great deal of needed attention to the ongoing Indian agricultural crisis; a refreshing break from the callow mediocrity that characterises Indian journalism.
But when it comes to analysis, he isn't nearly as engaging. What agriculture (one of the most protected sectors still) needs is access to regular power supply, credit, irrigation, roads and decent fertilisers. Blaming everything on IMF/Monsanto/Worldbank makes for great op-eds, but it's not good scholarship.
@TheSteysh - look at his audience and contextualize his argument. P.Sainath's reason for even delivering this talk is very political in my opinion. One needs to declare to the funding organizations and their reductionist views of India, what the Indian picture looks like even though it may be dramatized for effect. And agriculture failure is directly linked to the neo-liberal policies of these funding orgs and their devtal agendas. Its a fair argument!
He is one man who gives India a good name...PS: I am not from India.
amitcha1 8 months ago 5
who is that one who disliked it ...... he must be one of the 1%
valentino882 10 months ago 2
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razzjanz 1 year ago
"powerhouse of knowledge and analysis" is the best way to describe him. such an inspiration for sociologists and economists in India!
razzjanz 1 year ago
Its very true. There has been a growing divide between the top 1% and the bottom 35-40%. But the saddest part of it is, that it has completely ignored by the mainstream media.
judesdaniel 1 year ago 2
Thank you for bringing this knowledge to the attention of the people. The rich have a vested interest in having the common people, the largest chunk of the world's population, believe that democracy, liberty and freedom automatically lead to fairness and equal opportunity. The moral fabric of the rich is rotting and stinking and we still don't take notice.
reverenceforall 1 year ago
GREAT SIR KEEP IT UP!
FransisR 1 year ago
P. Sainath has brought a great deal of needed attention to the ongoing Indian agricultural crisis; a refreshing break from the callow mediocrity that characterises Indian journalism.
But when it comes to analysis, he isn't nearly as engaging. What agriculture (one of the most protected sectors still) needs is access to regular power supply, credit, irrigation, roads and decent fertilisers. Blaming everything on IMF/Monsanto/Worldbank makes for great op-eds, but it's not good scholarship.
TheSteysh 1 year ago
@TheSteysh - look at his audience and contextualize his argument. P.Sainath's reason for even delivering this talk is very political in my opinion. One needs to declare to the funding organizations and their reductionist views of India, what the Indian picture looks like even though it may be dramatized for effect. And agriculture failure is directly linked to the neo-liberal policies of these funding orgs and their devtal agendas. Its a fair argument!
razzjanz 1 year ago
the man is modern gandhi. i am sure he will bring some revolution in india
bkpatel83 1 year ago
media won't highlight these persons or these things...
such exemplary intellectual's video has no remarks....
only 668 views...
lovehackinggals 1 year ago