Dhruv Rathee recently released a video where he fantasizes about becoming the Prime Minister of India. In this hypothetical scenario, Rathee vehemently argues against spending on highways. Here he claims that since only 8% of Indians own cars, highways are a waste of the nation’s money.
And in his utopian PM dream, Rathee suggests that investing in education is more important. However, this video exposes Dhruv Rathee and his hyper-simplistic understanding of developmental economics. Let’s reveal his shallow grasp of national priorities and sanity!
Dhruv Rathee And His Flawed Perspective on Infrastructure
Rathee’s argument rests on a flawed premise. He seems unable to understand the function of highways in a nation. Highways are not just for car owners. They are the arteries of a nation’s economy. They enable the efficient movement of goods and services.Â
In 2023, Bharat improved its Logistics Performance Index (LPI) to below 9% for the first time to Claim 38th Rank!Â
The Rank had dropeed to 54 in 2014 under the UPA!
Khan sir Dhruv Rathee's propaganda video even before he made his video.
I am surprised that after this road-highway video, German Shepherd still has a core fan following of dumb Hindus.😹 pic.twitter.com/vnOj90w3Wg
— Sunanda Roy 👑 (@SaffronSunanda) June 27, 2024
This was mainly due to increased electrification of the railway system and extensive highway construction. Any industry checks an LPI of a city during its study for cost effectiveness of investment. Most developed nations have an LPI lesser than 8%. Thus, Bharat made a significant improvement in this index to showcase itself as a good place for FDI. These improvements help reduce transportation costs and ensure quicker delivery of goods. All these matrices reduce the cost of goods consumed in the urban and rural sectors.
Therefore, highways benefit everyone, not just the 8% of car owners.
National Highways – The Roadmap To Investment And SecurityÂ
Additionally, highways are crucial for economic growth. A well-connected region will attract industrial investments. Businesses prefer to install factories and outlets in well-connected areas. These businesses are key to job creation in Bharat. Thus, well-built highway networks ensure that jobs are not restricted to a few chosen metro cities. They boost local economies and provide jobs in semi-urban or rural sectors. However, Dhruv Rathee, in his quest to comply with the Modi Hate Business Model, ignores these critical factors.
Therefore, Rathee’s view on the issue is not just simplistic; it’s dangerously misleading.
Highways are also essential for national security.
India faces threats from its hostile neighbors like China and Pakistan. The security forces stationed across the nation need to have the fatstest road access to the furthest and most remote regions in the nation. This step is essential to the rapid mobilization of security forces at crucial times. Therefore, highways guarantee that a large security backup can reach a point of conflict in the shortest span of time. Consequently, the quick movement of military personnel and equipment is an essential factor for national security. Therefore, Dhruv Rathee’s dismissal of highway investment also shows his ignorance of strategic defense needs.
Are Highways Taking Precedence Over Education?
Dhruv Rathee’s claims imply that infrastructure development benefits only the affluent section of society. And his video goes on to present that a good government would use this money to invest in education. However, this presentation is an incorrect correlation of facts. Under the NDA government, the education sector has seen a sizable growth.
In 2023, India had 1113 universities, 43796 colleges, and 11,296 standalone institutions.
This is nearly double the number of education institutes in 2014 under the UPA. And 43% of these universities and 61.4% of colleges are in rural areas. Thus, the NDA did not take away a penny from educational development to make highways in the nation. The investment in educational development has occurred simultaneously with infrastructural development. No student had to part with his right to education for the government to build infrastructure! Therefore, these facts show that Rathee ignores the truth for sensationalism.Â
Oversimplification and Misleading Narratives
Dhruv Rathee’s proposal to prioritize education over infrastructure is oversimplified. It fails to recognize the interconnectedness of development indices. Highways and educational facilities complement each other. Improved infrastructure facilitates access to education, healthcare, and jobs.
Rathee’s narrow focus misleads the public and propagates fear against development.
The Union government’s approach to development and national progress involves balanced investment in infrastructure and education. Both sectors complement each other and work in simpatico for the benefit of the nation. Better highways mean easier access to educational institutions. It also means increased and diversified industrialisation. And it means improved national security. Finally, it means ease of access to jobs, healthcare facilities, and goods. This Developmental Model is a balanced approach that is essential for the holistic development of any country!
Dhruv Rathee And His Limited Understanding
Dhruv Rathee’s video and its popularity highlight the need for in-depth knowledge to comprehend national development. His dismissal of highways as wasteful shows his lack of insight. Facts show that highways are crucial for economic growth, national security, and rural development. Rathee’s zombie followers should critically evaluate his arguments. They should recognize the effect of infrastructural investments in all sectors.
Idiot Dhruv Rathee says India shld stop spending on Highways as only 8% families have car. Rest have scooters, bikes.
Who will tell this idiot that highways are used by bike owners and common people via public transport too.
Nobody in India owns a Train, should we stop… pic.twitter.com/4dVitrs8TV
— Ankur Singh (@iAnkurSingh) June 27, 2024
Bharat is extremely grateful that Pappu’s Puppet Rathee does not run the nation!
Else his oversimplified perspectives would put the progress of the nation in reverse.Â
Dhruv Rathee’s utopian ideas may sound appealing at first glance. But a deeper analysis reveals their flaws. His videos are aimed to mislead the public and generate revenue through Modi Bashing. Thus, it’s crucial to expose his inaccuracies and highlight the flaws in his narratives. Bharat needs influencers and leaders with a comprehensive understanding of development, not superficial commentators with misleading narratives.