The Indian elections
Its challenges are immense, more so probably than anywhere else, particularly in development and fending off terrorism — but considering these challenges and its neighbors, it is even more astounding that the most diverse nation on Earth, with hundreds of languages, all religions and cultures, is not only surviving, but thriving.
The country where Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism were born, which is the second largest Muslim nation on Earth; where Christianity has existed for 2,000 years; where the oldest Jewish synagogues and Jewish communities have resided since the Romans burnt their 2nd temple; where the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile reside; where the Zoroastrians from Persia have thrived since being thrown out of their ancient homeland; where Armenians, Syrians and many others have come to live; where the Paris-based OECD said was the largest economy on Earth for 1,500 of the last 2,000 years, including the 2nd largest, only 200 years ago; where three Muslim Presidents have been elected, where a Sikh is prime minister and the head of the ruling party is a Catholic Italian woman, where the past president was also a woman, succeeding a Muslim president who as a rocket scientist is a hero in the nation; where a booming economy is lifting 40 million out of poverty each year and is expected to have the majority of its population in the middle class already, equal to the entire US population, by 2025; where its optimism and vibrancy is manifested in its movies, arts, economic growth and voting, despite all the incredible challenges and hardships; where all the great powers are vying for influence, as it itself finds its place in the world.
Where all of this is happening, is India and as greater than 1/10th of humanity gets ready to vote, it is an inspiration to the entire world. Good things have happened.
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