The index is being finalised ahead of elections, with New Delhi worried about global criticism hurting sovereign ratings
    • halva@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      39·
      8 months ago

      putin style economy metrics

      if the economy is doing like shit by global metrics, just come up with a different system where it’s not so bad

  • NounsAndWords@lemmy.worldEnglish
    751·
    8 months ago

    Nothing says “free democracy” like refusing to listen to the opinions of others and changing the metrics until they match what you want them to say.

  • Dizzy Devil DuckyEnglish
    28·
    8 months ago

    This sounds like it could turn into a “Democracy with Indian Characteristics” scenario. Or to put it another way: a slippery slope to becoming some form of dictatorship. First you start by denying indexes about freedom and democracy from other countries, then you eventually start claiming that your country is the most free country in the world and that everyone should look to you as a beacon of democracy and how things should be done while you turn into a hermit country (or at least attempt it).

    • lanolinoil@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      8 months ago

      I literally looked up Nehru jackets the other day for the first time – Thanks Modi

      • Archelon@lemmy.worldEnglish
        9·
        8 months ago

        They did:

        The shills will take this ranking and throw it into your face. Wasting everyone’s time.

        In other words, creating your own ranking fuels your propaganda machine, wastes the time of people arguing in good faith, and gives a fig leaf for people who are already supporters.

          • rustyfish@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            8 months ago

            I was wondering why it got downvoted. Maybe I should have been more precise with my comment. But I didn’t think it could have been misinterpreted THAT much.

            Well, I deleted it. It clearly ruffled too many feathers. But the commenter is right. I was making fun of Modi.