The Great Distraction Play: 5 Hard Questions Every Citizen Must Ask About India’s Economy
For years, our economic narrative has been managed with shiny distractions. Every time there’s a tough issue—GST reduction, FII outflow, rising living costs—you’re handed a glittery headline to cheer about. But beneath the noise, the fundamentals remain unanswered. Here are five questions you must ask before celebrating “8.8% GDP growth” slogans:
1. If GDP is booming, why is your wallet shrinking?
The government claims record-breaking GDP numbers, but your grocery bill tells a different story. Growth on paper doesn’t always mean growth in your home.
2. Is the cost of living really just rising by 1.55%?
Official inflation data often looks rosy, but your monthly expenses suggest otherwise. From petrol to vegetables, your real-world inflation feels way higher.
3. Why do critical issues vanish overnight?
GST rates, FII outflows, job reports—each time they dominate discussions, a shiny distraction suddenly appears. Coincidence or strategy?
4. Who benefits from headline management?
Big corporates and political narratives thrive on perception. If you stay confused, they win. If you ask basic questions, you gain clarity.
5. Are you choosing to be an ostrich?
In today’s information-rich era, ignoring reality is a choice. If you bury your head in headlines, the joke is on you.
👉 Bottom line: Don’t just consume headlines—question them. Your cost of living, job security, and financial reality matter more than any GDP number flashed on prime-time TV.
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