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In the Bijoe Emmanuel & others vs State of Kerala case, Supreme Court Justice dismissing the case said “Our tradition teaches tolerance, our philosophy preaches tolerance, and our constitution practices tolerance. Let’s not dilute it.”
For every wrong, there are a million things right about this country and that is what makes me passionate about our nation. From my love of handlooms to indigenous crafts to reading India Before Independence, I have developed an opinion about a lot in our country. On the special occasion of independence day, I bring to you 10 “before and after” data points since India’s Independence.
| Then (1947) | Now | |
| GDP | 2.7 Lakh Crores | 121.65 Lakh Crores |
| Population | 390 million | 1.3 billion |
| Agriculture Production | Less than 120 million tonnes | More than 260 million tonnes |
| Forex Reserve | $2 billion | Over $350 billion |
| No. of Technical Institutions | 36 | More than 3500 |
| Maternity Mortality Rate | Significantly High | 130/100,000 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | Significantly High | 37/1000 |
| Life Expectancy | 57 | 68.35 |
| Poverty | 45% | 22% |
| Literacy | 12% | 74.04% |
Now that you are aware of these facts, flaunt these to your friends and family this Independence Day. Jai Hind!!
