New Dehli (HRNW): As government circles highlight official achievements to mark the completion of 12 years of Narendra Modi’s tenure as Prime Minister of India, independent critics, economic experts, and political observers are viewing this extended period through the lens of severe economic hardship, record-breaking unemployment, agrarian exploitation, and the erosion of democratic values.
The Crisis of Youth Unemployment
According to extensive reports, youth unemployment remains one of the most critical challenges facing the country today. Contrary to the ruling administration’s high-pitched claims, millions of educated young people are grappling with a severe lack of permanent job opportunities, underemployment, and deep financial insecurity.
Human rights advocates and economists point out that federal policies have largely failed to generate sustainable employment and alleviate the economic distress of the youth, requiring urgent and effective structural interventions.
Agrarian Distress and Exploitation of Farmers
Observers note that India’s farming community has faced unprecedented financial pressure, mounting debt traps, and systemic challenges under Modi’s governance.
Recalling the massive historic farmer protests against controversial agricultural policies, experts emphasize that comprehensive agrarian reforms, fair minimum support prices (MSP), and genuine welfare policies remain completely unaddressed, leaving the rural economy in a highly precarious state.
Rising Wealth Inequality and Economic Disparity
Economic analysts have sharply criticized the administration’s pro-corporate policies, stating that the unequal distribution of wealth has assumed alarming proportions over the last decade. While a small group of corporate conglomerates close to the ruling elite has accumulated vast resources, hundreds of millions of ordinary citizens, marginalized communities, and minorities continue to sink under backbreaking inflation and intense economic pressure.
Critics demand an immediate review of these lopsided economic frameworks to adopt strategies that provide equitable growth and survival opportunities for the impoverished segments of society.
Erosion of Democratic Values and Political Outlook
Political analysts believe that Modi’s economic performance, the stark deficit in social justice, the systematic weakening of independent democratic institutions, and the neglect of public welfare will remain central flashpoints. These critical issues are expected to heavily dominate India’s political landscape, electoral campaigns, and public discourse in the coming years.
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