How India Proved Western Naysayers Wrong After Independence | Vantage with Palki Sharma

How India Proved Western Naysayers Wrong After Independence | Vantage with Palki Sharma
After independence, India’s economic and political future was questioned by western politicians and policymakers. The likes of Winston Churchill predicted that India would collapse. In 77 years, India has proven these naysayers wrong. Palki Sharma brings you one of the greatest underdog stories in history.
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The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.
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[@maejohannsebastian7142]

As a German, I am very happy to see all the progress India is making. As the former German ambassador to India, Walter Lindner wrote: We can learn a lot from India and we should do so.

[@madhukarmurthi9064]

Thank you, we are looking forward to partnering with each of the European countries civlisationally

[@YangLeeZhao251]

Indians can certainly teach ya'll Germans how to do it in the open 😂😂😂😂

[@vinithagodbole6321]

Haha, Germany says something does something else...like engages with extremists, helps people create internal anarchy in india....

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

Greetings! Thank you for the compliments! Every Indian feels proud today especially when this comes from a country which rebuilt itself from ruins, after WW2, with hard work, decipline and dedication to be the 3rd biggest economy in the world!

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

@@vinithagodbole6321 come on! There are good and evil in every country. Do you mean we havent sheltered extremists ? Talk to Srilanka and Nepal.

[@bhaskarmothali]

Palki and Firstpost - మీకు జోహార్లు . You are the only media outlet that speaks positive about our country and fills our heart with pride. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[@larevolte6822]

As an Indian...I humbly bow down to all freedom fighters who laid their lives for our Nation..and to all founding fathers who drafted our beautiful constitution without which we wouldn't have survived... And I appreciate the affirmative actions of all hindus, muslims, christians, sikhs, jews, buddhists, jains who despite their religious conflicts have always stood guard, defending our country from all atrocities. Congratulations to all our fellow indians🎉

[@statickk14]

A very politically correct, factually incorrect statement… reads like western libturd 😂

[@onetwokaafour]

Hindus have taken the highest death toll for having a secular India just because of religious hatered from religions like islam and christianity

[@saphernpant8540]

And all the very best for the tumultuous future!

[@umarao6576]

THANK YOU, FOR DESCRIBING IT SO WELL.

[@RN-vk6bn]

As always this is one more good video from you. One point of disagreement, though . If India has achieved anything credit cannot go to our leaders, certainly not to those at the time of independence. It is an achievement of our ancient civilsation.

[@sssun7]

As usual palki, you nailed it. Let "them" wake up to the reality. 👍💯👌

[@user-je7pc2mp5e]

We woke up to reality in Olympics 2024.

[@YangLeeZhao251]

At No.111 on the World Hunger Index, they've already waken up to their reality 😂😂😂😂

[@HunterGatherer90]

@@user-je7pc2mp5e Why would we waste so much money on that useless game. we need only just the participation and some medal. Rest we should invest in Infra, development, Agriculture, Education, Medicine welfare.

[@HunterGatherer90]

@@YangLeeZhao251 India waken Up, suddenly the world Hunger Index showing in Uk NOw😀

[@lv8520]

​@@YangLeeZhao251 thulukka panni

[@Slicer400]

Churchill is that old grandpa who smokes weed and then complains about the rise in weed consumption. Such an old bat

[@shivaghuge6585]

hahahaha

[@benbim540]

Actually started drinking whisky every morning at 8 and drank all day long and smoked cigars all day long and yet never looked drunk but u can clearly hear in his speeches that he was drunk. his consumption of both alcohol and cigars was immense and yet he still lived to be 90 years old.

[@AjayKumar-rt1qv]

Churchill was a man eater too

[@ChandrasinghPatil]

😂😂

[@Himachaltimes2024]

Churchill was

[@vidhyadhar64]

Musical chair of PMs !!! Spot on..

[@AaronTheGreat________]

Yeah lmao it’s pathetic while we fall u guys rise Jai hind bro

[@sujesujeer6363]

It's our parents who give education with empty stomach❤

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

Well Said!! Love you bro!

[@gocool6036]

Your statement brought me to tears and indeed well said. Parents ensured and knew the value of education that would change our lives and destiny.

[@Hypocritial]

Absolutely 💯

[@susantadas4259]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eunallmaharaj8583]

Well Said...

[@snehasarkar2787]

India is the most finest example of The Phonex that has risen from Ashes.. Proud to be Indian...Jai Hind🇮🇳

[@vikasjha8199]

We still have a long time to go before we say that. Jai Hind.

[@9NagendraThakur]

She just slapped America..... without using her hand 😅😂😂

[@Vishakha_B897]

UK too.

[@Cansydh]

USA 🇺🇸 will liberate Khalistan Nagaland Kashmir Tamil

[@DroneZone001]

​@@Cansydh just like Baluchistan, gilgit baltistan and sindh

[@movieworld3637]

​@@DroneZone001We are happy no riots no civil wars like khalistan

[@Bhairavvvv]

Surprisingly Winston Churchills prediction came true for Pakistan and Bangladesh

[@ArmageddonIsHere]

But also, eventually, for his OWN country too!

[@parimaldevnath-f6b]

@@ArmageddonIsHere TRUE

[@commanindic4574]

Religion is the reason for their failure and also the reason of thriving democracy in India( Majority is hindu)

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

And South Africa

[@sumanbasu5384]

Add Bengal to it pls..!!

[@saipranay3416]

Churchill is World class B*stard 👍

[@SRRMCS]

and a war criminal and terrorist

[@cap934]

Fully Agree with you 🫡🫡

[@AjayKumar-rt1qv]

No doubt

[@asbmbs5530]

Jinnah was on his payrolls.

[@steamerSama]

true, but for UK he was one of the best

[@puvaneswarimunisamy5001]

Full of love & power to INDIA ⚘🌷⚘ on the Independence Day from Malaysian India ⚘🌷⚘

[@kingdrew4435]

Malaysian Indian here too!! Wishing greatness to the motherland India. Happy Independence Day beloved country. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[@umarao6576]

@@puvaneswarimunisamy5001 love India feel proud to be from India who gave a lot to me|us.

[@debangan]

People often compare India with established nations like Japan, the USA, and European countries and laugh at our progress. Even we, as Indians, sometimes do the same. But it's important to remember where we stood just 77 years ago. Our life expectancy was around 32 years, and the literacy rate was < 20%. Now, look at how far we've come. My grandfather, who’s in his nineties, has witnessed this transformation firsthand. Yes, we still have a long way to go. But climbing from the depths to where we are today is a victory in itself.

[@sourovdas7883]

But if someone compare us with china?? Unfortunately we got nothing to say!

[@debangan]

@@sourovdas7883 Everybody has different circumstances. Ours is very different from the neighbour. We faced different problems and used different solutions. Comparing apples and oranges is unwise.

[@aaryankumar8770]

​@@sourovdas7883china faced their century of humiliation For how many centuries were we humiliated? And is it necessary that we keep up to pace with china? Atleast our economy isnt solely dependent on just exporting and not having a large enough domestic market We dont have the kind of financial bubbles like china Nor did we overwork like them Look in coming 20 to 30 years we wont be far from china economically because their growth is slowing down Theyve got themselves in "the middle income track" because they didnt keep their readiness for sectors other than manufacturing We dont have that problem But yes there are things we have to solve Education and healthcare quality, proper training along with labour and land laws

[@Aftermath-News]

You people and Palki always compare India with developed countries like China. 😂😂. India should go compare itself with Madagascar and Pakistan to make it fair for India

[@9876karthi]

​@@sourovdas7883 Just read the history of China under Mao Tse-tung...the unspoken dictator, and after him. Be happy we didn't took that path imo.

[@parjanyashukla176]

What's ironic is that Britain would be the first to take credit for "democracy" and all the "good things" brought to India while simultaneously abusing it behind the backs.

[@judewarner1536]

Nope! We abuse to people's faces. Credit where credit's due, please.

[@parjanyashukla176]

@@judewarner1536 Find your legacy in Pakistan, Americas, Australia and Africa as well, no need to act smart - a comparison tells it all. But your religion teaches you that "we're all sinners" - that's why it's a waste of time talking to you Neanderthals.

[@roguegamer2020]

​@@judewarner1536😂😂 read history properly

[@roguegamer2020]

Absolutely right 👍

[@jacobjose1516]

Churchill is partially right looking at where Pakistan & Bangladesh are now. India had a visionary leader in Nehru who laid a strong foundation for progress and modern thinking. Subsequent leaders like Shastri, Indira, Rajeev, Rao, Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh all built on the work of their predecessors. Under PM Modi, there's a further recognition of India on the world stage. We had many shortcomings and still have in our democracy but the Indian people are basically resilient and have imbibed the virtues of democracy. India happened in the last 77 yrs not just in the last 5 or 10 years as Palki described. Our people and leaders over decades deserve the credit for this

[@madhavbharadwaj8697]

Winston Churchill should now be named Wasted Culprit and Harry Truman now be called Hardened Falseman😂😂😂😅

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

Beautiful! Unbiased!! Proud of India, being Indian!! Proud of you Pakli!!

[@Cansydh]

Khalistan Jindabad

[@techgamer4710]

Indeed, India has made significant progress in only 77 years, but this India is still far from that India what it used to be before the colonization. JAI HIND VANDE MATARAM

[@judewarner1536]

Which particular colonisation was that? There were so many I've lost count. When the EICo. came into the picture, the Mongol Empire was still in charge.

[@AjayKumar-rt1qv]

We will achieve

[@johnjefferyferendez5785]

I’m Indian & very proud of Bharat & as long as Sanatana dharma triumphs &Mata Bhumi will also triumph om tat sat

[@saravananics5441]

India is a major ppwer of the world after 78 years of independence... Under tbe leadership PM Modiji, India will be a super power..world largest democracy and world youngest country....JaiHind...

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

We must give credit to all PMs haveng not bowed down to westerns powers. I think Indira Gandhi stands tall amongst our PMs on this aspect. Remember 1971, Henry Kissinger ?

[@CyrusInIndia]

​@@prabhudaskamath1353Yes it was a military victory but a political loss. India really didn't gain anything from the 1971 war. Not an inch of Indian land under illegal occupation of Pak was claimed back. 93k soldiers of the enemy were not used as any bargain to gain anything. Infact the gains made by Indian Army were all returned back to Pak. A new country who's illegal immigrants keep pouring into India was created and today that country is in a mess. A lopsided Shimla Agreement which had zero benefits for India was signed by Indira who couldn't fully comprehend the shrewdness of Zulfikar Bhutto. You should search for the video by Maroof Raza former IA officer and we'll known personality on defence and security current affairs etc. He gives a detailed explanation on how Indira totally messed up the 1971 saga when everything was advantageous for India and how it was all squandered up.

[@anantbhushangaur1972]

​@@CyrusInIndialet's not debate today. As a Proud BJP supporter, i bow my head before each and every prime minister of India, even Nehru ji. Because they all have role in progress of India and its security.

[@rajan5608]

@@CyrusInIndia She was a dictator who killed democracy. 1971 war was won because Indra was leading the fight with the enemy but when PM Modi did Balakot, it was the forces. Shame on you Congress slaves.

[@waytogo11]

What a joke 😂 60% of Indians are below the poverty line. INDIA HAS the most poor people in any single country, surpassing Nigeria. India is a joke.

[@dr.saibalganguly]

Excellent clear and strong statement for our glorious civilizational travel... Palki as usual is one of the best... Bharat mata ki jai...

[@henapra]

I am not a big supporter of the political parties in India, especially the congress! But credit where it's due, albeit the internal squabbles, and mudslinging, both sides of the political spectrum have contributed immensely towards the country's progress. Could it have been done better, handled more efficiently? Of course it could have been! Yet, we stand proud, great, and above all thriving. Mera Bharat is indeed Mahaan!

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

Well Said!! Congress must learn lessons from its past leaders especially Indira Gandhi(Of course, she wasnt perfect. But highly patriot) on how we should never compromise Indian interests when it comes to Foreign Policy. Look at current congress leaders! Feel bad!

[@shrikanttyagi6263]

I am very thankful to all those leaders who have given their heart and soul this beautiful 😍 country India 🇮🇳🙏✨

[@BabuCT-l1q]

Very touching, moving and inspiring journey of our Country.

[@philipeisenberg6984]

Smug Churchill made that prediction seeing the then Congress. He didn't know a person like NaMo would turn up to steer Bharatvarsha..

[@Yaastika]

💪💪💪💪 NaMo for Bharat

[@veerapandyan8403]

haha lol,,, lol,,, good joke,,, all of indias progress so far are due to congress

[@MM-xp8vs]

Namo was no where until a decade ago. There were great leaders even before him so please do not insult them

[@YangLeeZhao251]

Steer India into the No.111 spot on the World Hunger Index rankings 😂😂😂😂

[@binancediscountlink4945]

Modi is the worst leader in the history of India

[@vinithagodbole6321]

Finally, answer to the ones wondering why indians are patriotic...thank you for doing this firstpost/palkiji

[@satyam.shivam.sundaram]

Again, the Hindu massacre started in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi Hamas has Hindu blood in their hands!! When Hindu realize that they must accept Lord Rama as their "Spiritual Father." Lord Rama - real life story of Courage, Bravery, Sacrifice, Patience, Humility, Love, Humanity and Moral Values. Hindus be awakened with Lord Rama!!!

[@SanthoshHugar]

wow. great narration..... we are always bombarded with negative news. This is so positive. We need more news like this.

[@jackrulz08]

This is the perfect example of “As you sow so shall you reap” and British is facing same divide and rule and now those religions have stepped at their door 🚪. They will face it what they created

[@Vignesh0411]

1:30 that was palki at her best👌👌

[@adakalamandy7366]

History of modern Bharath in less than 8 minutes,thanks Palki from Andy ,Klang,Malaysia.

[@kannanv8981]

God Bless India. Thanks to all Bharathiya for making it so far as you have always worked for future generations.

[@SaiPrasadPalakurti]

One thing we have to remember We have to rediscover our whole history and grassroots and previous forgotten knowledge

[@gshen231]

World only thinks that India was colonised only for 200 years by British and east India company. Truth is India has been invaded and plundered for nearly 1000 years. First Islamists and then English. Many fear to be vocal about this resistance that Indians have given for 1000 years where as most other civilizations were completely removed from the face of the history. Chinese were saved as it was not invaded directly even though attempts were made and Islamists failed to create the internal strife.

[@LaLaLand11111221]

Amen. 🙏 for keeping this thought alive.

[@D_402S-h2z]

China was invaded by Mongols and Manchus. The Qing Dynasty was a manchu empire, not Han.

[@gshen231]

@@D_402S-h2z I don’t think there is any large cultural difference between Han, manchu, mongols nor I think it was any kind of religious war. You don’t understand what India has suffered for 1000 years.. There will be some relatively smaller cultural differences like north India vs south India vs north east India. But it won’t be as large as it is with Indian invaders and Indigenous India.

[@DuChen-py7gl]

@D_402S-h2z Mongolians, Manchus and Hans are the same race. You can’t tell they are different nationalities from their appearance. The Mongols have only ruled China for a few decades, and the Manchus have been completely assimilated by the Han. The Mongols and Uyghurs in China have their own writing, culture, surnames, and clusters. The Manchus no longer have Manchu characters, surnames, culture and customs. They took Han names, adopted Han culture, and lived among Han people.

[@geetaarth7142]

India, a wounded civilization, is rediscovering itself.

[@Sanguine3466]

Along with the leaders , our previous generations also needs to be appreciated for their sacrifices. They used all the resources they had in educating their children without spending it for themselves.❤❤❤

[@enlightnedsoul4124]

I felt tears on my eyes when your narrative progress. Jai hind 🧡🙏

[@vermillionemerald]

Amazing how far India is come in such a short time! After braving the horrid period of British colonialism, a nation of small nations has done the impossible: consolidated, and worked together to become the fastest growing economy in the world without authoritarianism! No country in history has managed it!!

[@Yaastika]

since 2014

[@VINNUSAURUS]

There are no small nations here, india is one nation and the oldest civilization, keep your propaganda aside.

[@vermillionemerald]

@@VINNUSAURUS Sorry you are right! ONE NATION. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@vermillionemerald]

@@Yaastika Since 2014 totally agree 😉

[@VINNUSAURUS]

@@vermillionemerald 🙏

[@somavaramniran2324]

To call it underdog might not be apt but we Indians can call our nation as a wounded lion in slumber that has woken up to prove its might and assert its rightful place in the world. JAI HIND

[@popup171]

Winston Churchill's prediction of powers is right to fit for UK Politician.

[@rtos]

Its actually UK that is collapsing now, with Starmer going into full big-brother mode...

[@AjayKumar-rt1qv]

Entire Europe is collapsing and soon ot will be a basket case of developed nation 😆😆😆😆

[@VINNUSAURUS]

Our public toilets should be named "Churchill rooms"

[@sahil17]

from now on my toilet will be definitely called the Churchill's room.

[@YangLeeZhao251]

Funny thing is, all of India should be called Churchill then 😂😂😂😂 the whole of india's a giant toilet 😂😂😂😂

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

Ha! Ha! Good One! A potrait of him will do better.

[@judewarner1536]

This is now the level of Indian humour and diplomacy.

[@pravinchoudhari1021]

​@@judewarner1536If you go through your real history you'll get to know what type of diplomacy your forefathers have had used with my country.. And how deeply that impacted our society, our economy, our geography, almost everything.. You'll really feel ashamed of them if you're a good sensible human being with emotions.

[@ponssap]

Great positive content. Need of the hour. Other than geo political news we must have one video every week about India's heritage and success stories to make people to realise who we are. Thanks for your effort Palki sharma. Proud of you in nation building.

[@user-je7pc2mp5e]

Yea but no videos on India's failures.

[@sssun7]

@user-je7pc2mp5e cry, cry, cry 🤣

[@msdolly6101981]

​@@user-je7pc2mp5e biggest failure is no bots 😆

[@premlatamahale3256]

Western country's didn't know the DNA of India, that people listen to knowledge. Respected teachers Gurus, saints and follow the highest knowledge of vedas as daily life culture in their daily living knowingly or unknowingly. Love fir Shiv, Krishna Ram and all the great powerful giddesses that fill the heart of warriors with great courage. All this they didn't know.

[@franciscotomy3024]

Thanks to all the founding leaders. Our base is strong unlike our neighbours which is why neighbouring nations are failed nations. Whereas we keep climbing up despite our small falls.

[@kingdrew4435]

Happy Independence Day India. The great nation in the making, the future superpower that will change the course of the world and will bring hope to the global south. India will also shape the new world order!! Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[@sandeepk2398]

Kudos.....one of the hall of fame videos

[@LandCruiserChronicles]

God bless India. To many more centuries of glory! Our rich culture, which has made us who we are, is truly remarkable. As a testament to Darwin’s statement, it wasn’t just strength that brought us here, but our resilience, perseverance, tolerance, brotherhood, and shared purpose. There will come a time when everyone will wish to be born on this land. Jai Hind ❤️

[@rahulvictor7121]

I have seen India grow and it will continue to do so. As we solemnly say in our preamble “I adore my nation and am proud of its diverse cultural heritage. I will attempt to be deserving of it.” And so will our children and their’s too. Thanks Palki for putting our words across the world forums.

[@intolerantyt7544]

Credit for success of Indian democracy (relatively in comparison with our neighbour countries), must be given to all Prime ministers (from Nehru to Modi ) and opposition party leaders irrespective of personal preference or hatred towards any PM or Leader. Despite the flaws, they made sure our country is stable unlike our neighbours and for this we must thank all over past leaders. And special thanks must be given to Indian army for truly serving our country unlike Pakistani, Bangladesh and Myanmar armies..

[@skeptic4031]

Another hard hitting, fact filled analysis by Palki, filled with the usual zingers she specially reserves for the UK, the US and the collective West !!! Bravo Girl, you are India’s strongest voice on the world stage !!!

[@backtotheroots5509]

I bow to my parent and grandparent who gave us discipline and education. However we have mikes to goand we don't justfy or outsource our shortcomings. Bharat Mata ki Jai

[@acharyaashis342]

No other Nation is as diverse as ours. In spite of that we are standing united, and progressing in all areas. It's a miracle. We must keep it up.

[@vijaychitnis275]

Palkijee u r Great. Hats off to u. Ur presentations r unmissable.u r one of the grears in ur field.

[@shivaghuge6585]

2030 - Bharat will find its place, no matter internal and external problems comes.........It took so many years because GANDHI/NEHRU hijacked Bharat Maa for 100 years and took us in darkness.

[@tonysingh7970]

💯 true

[@loga658]

So says the so-called enlightened being

[@Oursmallworld..111]

All the credit goes to people of India and the parents of India. Even th politicians are very corrupt( all parties) ,but the great parents of India mostly concerned on hard working savings for their children education, now see what the parents of India made this country ....one of the WORLDs powerful countries.

[@dilanthaperera2865]

India has a perfect blend of wisdom be the no 1 economy .Greetings from Sri Lanka .

[@dhanpaulramkissoon9342]

A giant step , prudent of Bharat.

[@infinite0102]

Thank you all Indian leaders and Indians to make India strong and Prosperous, for what it is today. Yes.. We could have done better but at least you haven't let us down. Proud of being an Indian. Jai Hind. 🙏🏻🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🏻

[@parimaldevnath-f6b]

why a nation should colonise another nation lying 8 thousand kms away??? the reason is simple-- poverty, hunger etc. Bharat was the MOST prosperous in all areas of life. nobody would colonise a barren land !!!

[@PSB997]

I cried watching this. My fellow Indians Rise and Shine. We are the future. As they say "Dawn will brightest for Bharat" . Jai Hind Vande Matram 🇮🇳

[@ravishankarr9857]

India cud hv achieved GREATER HEIGHTS HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE DYNASTY. From 1947 to 1991, India grew at LESS than other South Asian countries. Poor economic policies, illiteracy, loot by dynasty was the cause. In 1991, we had to surrender to IMF. India achieved REAL FREEDOM IN 2014

[@bgpattar]

Your news changes my perspective and make me feel proud! Thank you Palki Sharma ji.

[@ALONEVIKKI]

SANATANA ...IS THE REASON .......

[@binancediscountlink4945]

for our downfall

[@msdolly6101981]

​@@binancediscountlink4945 what the reason for downfall of our neighbors? Sanatan ? 😅

[@Vijay-qc6cp]

We have sonatas dharma

[@smuralimohan1]

What an awesome viewpoint... truly a vantage that Ms. Palki Sharma provides us to look at things.👍🙏

[@wramper]

August 15th is a sad day for India: nehru was its prime minister!!!

[@prabhudaskamath1353]

Come on! I am not supporter of current Congress. But our politicians in the Power after Indpendence were committed in building India. Mistakes did happen. But the intent was there. Talk about current politicians, especially from Congress! Pathetic!

[@johnquadros9615]

Appreciated you have shown the real story of our country. It's not what congress or bjp did ... What were we and what we have become.. Thanks to all the leaders has fought and put the country first .. Thank you Congress & Bjp .. United we are firm .. divided we will fall ..😊

[@GururajBN]

We Indians deserve a pat on our backs, by ourselves! Despite many drawbacks, all the prime ministers and their governments worked to at least save India as a unified country. Harry Truman's comment eloquently demonstrates the typical ignorance of the Western leaders about Asia generally, and India in particular. Let's pardon the ignoramus and get on with nation building.

[@RajaPalamittan]

Dear Palki, My grandad and his grandad and.my father and I have been beggers all through the rise of this ancient civilisation. I.survive on one meal a.day largely from handout. Truly blessed

[@parvathivaidyanathan6195]

Wow. Smart hard hitting. 🎉🎉

[@MrBANTY1111]

Indomitable spirit of good conscience 🙏

[@vanetdesouza7238]

Goosebumps.....hat's off to the visionary leadership and determination of people of india....of course we could have been better.....with concern for human rights the development did slow, but did make it. It's already proved that Indians will die for democracy.

[@mrssolution5005]

Palki is low key happy for her people

[@BharatPatel-tube]

Most intense news/topic you have covered Palki, hats off to you and your team.

[@bhanumatirana7531]

Good morning mam beautiful pic video news respect 🇮🇳👏

[@palsdairy9541]

Much appreciated Palki Sharma👏👏👏❤ thank you for sharing🙏

[@millennialsgoals]

1:42 japan playing best musical chair PM game

[@jayadaradhika1408]

Well said! Vande Mataram!

[@pramodjayaswal1764]

Churchill is correct regarding political scandals.

[@freedom3040]

That’s why India needs nationalist political parties instead of feudal political parties which will have to be corrupt to run.

[@joegeorge7868]

Brilliant take. Jai Hindh.

[@madhusharma9949]

Hard hitting and clear without mincing words only Palki could put it across so well. Well Done!

[@jarugubillipapesh1298]

We could have done a lot more better. Professionals need to be given more freedom and responsibilities and the dominance of politicians and bureaucrats to be minimised. Kudos to Palki madam for such a beautiful articulation.

[@muthukrishnankalyanasundar564]

Your positive attitude means a lot

[@henrystevens3993]

Please don't talk good things about India, Indians will hate it

[@lantherpagdi]

not all some with slave dna

[@gauravverma5692]

You bring tears in my eyes, likes of my grandfather who were a part of Indian independence would basically be proud.

[@swatigupta5041]

We have come a long way but still a very long way to go ! India progressed despite its politicians pulling/tearing it down. If we do not get our act together now, we will still remain a laughing stock in the world !

[@sharadshah2976]

One of the most inspiring stories from you Palki… every word and the way delivered with such clarity and understanding - as usual mind blowing, content coverage - as usual brilliant. This story is gold. Happy Independence Day to you and all of us Indians..

[@Inderbaum]

In reality Indian got independence in 2014 and still long way to go, because of termites who ate it and hollowed it for 100 years !

[@AkashSharma-oe6ld]

That statement of yours is a huge disservice to our past generation who have put so much of hard work to bring India to this stage. India is much more than BJP or Congress. If you can't see this, then you need to introspect.

[@ngamtokkonyak1784]

​@@AkashSharma-oe6ld no wonder they're called andhbakht

[@tesfayekenea8533]

An Indian own story told in just about 9 minutes, so succinctly!❤

[@messiahkumar9828]

Churchhill is a Brit Robber

[@abhikghosh1]

This was a masterpiece! A masterly perspective! Congratulations Palki Sharma! Jai Bharat!

[@judewarner1536]

Just like a politician or comedian in an American city: 1/ "Hello... any city... name, " rabid cheers from "any city" audience. 2/ Make a derogatory comment about the favourite old enemy... rabid cheers from "any city" audience! 3/ "Did you know "any city" is in the top ten filthiest cities in the world?", stunned silence.

[@Neo__01]

The tale of India is not one of an "Underdog defying odds," but rather the journey of an ancient civilization coming full circle-from a golden age to ashes, now rising once more towards its destined glory. Bharat must remind the world that its history stretches back not merely to 1947, but to the depths of time, spanning at least 7,000 to 9,000 years. The European empires, newcomers in the grand tapestry of human civilization, carved their legacy through exploitation and conquest. Yet, as the wheel of Karma turns, their decline is already upon them, and it won't be long before this cycle fully claims the likes of the US and UK. In this shifting global order, Bharat must draw from its ancient wisdom, stepping forward with confidence and strength. The Gandhian philosophy, while noble, belongs more to the pages of history than to the battlefield of civilizations

[@ugandhy]

Thanks!

[@ForumRocker]

For god sake can we stop comparing with useelss pakistan?

[@ashishtode4484]

As much as I'd love Palki's story true but the truth is that India is on the right path but we still have a long way to go,..

[@KaderMosta-t5k]

👶👧👶🇩🇿❤🇮🇳🐘May 8, 1945, after the Allied victory in World War II, the Algerian and Indian people went out to celebrate the victory over Nazism, and the Allies promised the independence of Algeria and India, which participated in the war. 🌹

[@anandsingh-hv7fm]

Great report ….respect you

[@Amer.Rai.]

Churchil actually said this about Pakistan.GDP is not every thing,India needs improvement in many sectors.A progressive state is one, whose people feel proud to be citizen of that state and every citizen is important to the state.where people prefer working for the state and brain drain is not so high as in India to date according to mine information.Stable economy is attained when balance of payments (BOP) is attained,when exports exceed imports.Basic factor is grass root level industry and economy.Large groups may leave but grass root level industry remain inside.

[@sudarshankulkarni6]

Thanks ma’am. You are the one who is a pleasure to listen to.❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-je7pc2mp5e]

Churchill's words about India is still relevant even today.

[@Vinay_Thakur_ML]

Well, we all know you are Abdul pretending to be American. ☪️ Ancer

[@Vinay_Thakur_ML]

Unemployed Madrasachhap Abdul. Get some job instead of everytime Commenting Bad on India.

[@Vinay_Thakur_ML]

Mozlim Bot 🤣

[@saiteja-st5sw]

​@@Vinay_Thakur_MLhe is American

[@mainakbarman4304]

😂 yeah...that's why it's taking too long ...77 years gone..we are only grow ing....how many more years need to be "lost in political squabble" according to you diq head.

[@anurag01a]

Explained beautifully!