Amidst the inadequacies of existing governance models in addressing India’s intricate socio-economic landscape, a paradigm shift towards Dharmic Socialism gains momentum. Rooted in Indic sense of righteousness, i.e. Dharma, this emerging ideology prioritizes an innovative approach, offering a fresh perspective on harmonizing economic development with social welfare, fostering a more equitable and sustainable future.
Dharmic Socialism
(Slogan : Sangharsh For Dharma)
For the people of a nation to progress, unity is of utmost importance. But to unite a country of continental size with different languages and diverse cultures is a magnificent task. It is where the civilizational ethos and Dharmic values have to play their roles. In fact, from time to time, we have observed that colonialist forces have propagated break-India theories like the Aryan-Dravidian divide, though they have been rejected by stalwarts like B. R. Ambedkar, “The Father of the Indian Constitution.” Unfortunately, his written Constitution was altered by the Congress Party in an undemocratic way during the darkest hours of the Emergency.
The 42nd Amendment of 1976, passed during Indira Gandhi’s government, brought significant changes to the Constitution, including the addition of the words “Secular” and “Socialist” in the Preamble. While these terms were added with the intention of reflecting the Indian state’s inclusive and egalitarian principles, their imposition during a time of curtailed civil liberties raised concerns about the democratic process.
After the Emergency, the Janata Party government sought to undo many of these changes with the 43rd and 44th amendments in 1977 and 1978, respectively. These amendments, passed under Prime Minister Morarji Desai, were aimed at restoring the democratic fabric of the nation. The 43rd Amendment rolled back many changes that had increased the central government’s power over states and fundamental rights. The 44th Amendment was even more significant as it ensured the protection of civil liberties, reversing the Emergency-era provisions like the ease with which Fundamental Rights could be suspended.
However, the terms “Secular” and “Socialist,” added in the 42nd Amendment, were left untouched by the Jan Sangh-led government in both the 43rd and 44th amendments. This can be seen as an acknowledgement of the values that, while controversially introduced, had become intrinsic to the post-emergency vision of the Indian state. Thus, even as most of the Emergency-era amendments were repealed, the retention of these words reflects the ideological shift that emerged in this period. The Constitution, which was framed to provide equality and equal opportunity to all people, now paradoxically supports the Halal economy in the name of secularism.
The question arises, “Why have people not revolted against such economic monopolization?”. Bal Gangadhar Tilak has said, “Swaraj is my birth right, and I shall have it.” But realizing the true essence of Swaraj is not possible for colonized minds. For this, one must understand his or her rights and how they are deprived of them. Only then will they realize the need for a revolution. It is for the same reason that the Macaulayan educational system was introduced by the British, i.e., to kill any chance of a potential revolution. At the same time, they have kept temple funds under government control, thus ensuring no parallel Dharmic ecosystem can thrive. Post-Transfer of Power, the Brown Sahibs, instead of decolonizing the nation, carried the legacy of their colonial masters. They have ensured that society at large is kept divided and fighting so that their rule don’t get challenged. For this they have ensured bureaucracy, judiciary, popular culture, academia and media are always in their control.
The Brown Sahibs have not left a single stone unturned to vilify the connecting factor of this civilization, i.e., Dharma. It is the teachings of this philosophy which for centuries, have promoted concepts like universal brotherhood and individual freedom. In fact, Swami Vivekananda criticized Abrahamic faiths for having dreams of exclusive survival of their own religion and destruction of others. Despite this, Brown Sahibs have at cost of Dharma continued sponsoring foreign faiths, which have been considered fascist even by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Thakur. These Brown Sahibs while indulging in corruption and scams, have kept on degrading the quality of service in state-run hospitals and schools. This has made impoverished indigenous communities a soft target for Shariatifascists and Evangelists. It has also filled the pockets of private businessmen at the cost of poor and middle-class Indians’ interests.
However, it is not the only case. Popularizing movements like LGBTIQ and gender change surgeries are also similarly destructive. Such surgeries are generally complex and, in many cases, can have long-term bodily impacts on the person. At the same time, they are quite expensive. The Pharma Lobby has ensured that once brainwashed, the victims feel compelled to change their gender. Thus, not just in the short term but also in the long run, victims will remain milking cows for them. These evil capitalists know they can easily influence lone individuals in their favor in comparison to members of a well-knit family. Hence, they are bent upon destroying the joint family system and popularizing concepts like feminazism and wokeism. Ultimately, it will only profit therapists and lawyers as well as enable the promotion of large-scale unnecessary consumerism. At the same time, it will reduce the population over time, reducing the chances of the overthrow of this malicious ecosystem.
In this situation, the leftists who always speak of human rights, are expected to protect the interests of the common people. But, in India, the Nationalist Socialist movements have long ago been hijacked by Communists. These communists are sold out to the Shariatifascists to such an extent that they never protest when the second-largest national majority deprives the true minorities’ from enjoying the minority benefit schemes. They remain silent when in states like Kashmir and Manipur, where Hindus are a minority, are denied access to policies for minority benefit. It is these leftists who for their selfish interests, even whitewash the genocides and holocausts suffered by the native indigenous communities. In return, they are often backed by global capitalists who don’t want India thriving. As long as the world remains unipolar, it is these tycoons who will benefit most. So, in the name of feminism, they target the Indian family system, the backbone of our civilization. In fact, it is these corporate-backed feminazis who ensure women’s social status degrades from “Lakshmi of her house” to mere means of marketing.
On the contrary, left barely speaks about our glorious past, having female vedic scholars like Maîtreyi , and Gargi as well as Dharmic women who bravely fought against invaders. They also don’t say that in modern world the first women regiment was raised by an Dharmic statesman, Subhash Chandra Bose. They are also silent against the Waqf Board, which, at present, can claim and take anyone’s land without valid ground. In a country where there are crores of landless farmers, this religious institution is the third largest landowner. The communists of our country also don’t protest when illegal immigrants steal jobs of our people and pose a threat to national security, rather defend them. At every opportune moment, they support separatist movements, strengthening the hands of the colonialist forces. These leftists in the name of benefiting the poor, have killed thousands and deprived lakhs of their right to live a prosperous life. Unfortunately, these communists gain ground when unethical capitalists, for their petty selfish goals, destroy nature in the name of industrialization. Similarly, when corrupt politicians instead of serving the people fill their coffers, breeding ground for the left is prepared. On the other hand, despite knowing the country is suffering from unemployment and poverty, these leftists, whenever possible, oppose development and job creation in the name of environmental conservation.
When our country is facing problems like predatory Americanization , Evangelism and Shariatifascism, our self- centered politicians are busy with vote-bank politics. Thus, reservation in government institutions, which was introduced to protect the interests of marginalized Dalits and tribals, has now turned into a system that benefits only the creamy layer of that group. Such a malfunctioning system also leads to brain drain, making national progress suffer. Along with this, the market monopoly of certain business families has further deteriorated the situation, not just for consumers but also for small and medium-scale businesses. Similarly, the monopolization of Dharmic politics in the hands of a particular political party and its failures have tarnished the image of Dharmic renaissance in the eyes of common people. Their policies of economic privatization and political monopolization is causing more harm to our civilization. Unfortunately, these selfish politicians have under the cloak of saviors of the civilization have succeeded in building a culture, where even if one asks questions in dharmic interest, they will be called “enemies of Dharma”. So, for common people, there is barely any democratic choice left, but either to vote for these opportunists or the openly declared anti – Dharmic politicians.
These politicians know that by following policies of hyper centralization, they can control such a vast territory and it’s resources. However, such policies have only strengthened the separatists, and not the common people. While problems like caste based discriminations and atrocities continue, some self-declared Dharmic warriors are busy in suppressing genuine regionalist aspirations, strengthening the hands of break- India forces. So, it’s time to rise and overthrow this current system. But, a society that is broken across different lines can’t automatically cause a revolution. For this a vanguard party have to be formed comprising of Dharmic intellectuals, who will spearhead this movement. However, to ensure the effects of the revolution are long lasting, the entire current dispensation have to be replaced by a Dharmic counter hegemony. Chanakya said, “If conquerors wish to spread roots here, they will first attack the culture that binds us.” It has been observed that in parts of India where the Dharma has lost its shine, those areas have become den of anti-India movements. Thus, to handle this issue of civilizational security, the preaching of Dharma and decolonization policies are to be implemented side by side.
Post-revolution, institutions are to be set up at all levels under an effective central leadership to ensure building of a well regulated innovation-driven economy that prioritizes small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, private-public partnerships, and local industries while securing social welfare through fairly competitive markets and regional need specific resource allocation. The government at all levels should provide greater support for research and development (R&D) and encourage regulated entrepreneurship in cutting-edge sectors like green technologies and artificial intelligence. By doing so, India will become a global leader in sustainable technology while reducing its dependence on foreign investments. If India can develop its capabilities in major booming sectors like weapon manufacturing and space exploration, not only will new jobs be created for its people, but can also be a global power in these domains, further increasing its geopolitical influence.
However, to secure India’s national security and economic interests, bodies like the Waqf Board and anti-Indic trade unions must be dealt strongly. Moreover, efforts have to be made to secure workers’ interests by establishing Indic trade union in every industry. The Indian judiciary and bureaucracy also need to be reformed to improve their transparency and public accountability. Also, educational reforms are to be carried out in a way that integrates indigenous knowledge systems, practical skills, and modern scientific and technological advances. In new India, policies will be framed to promote the use of regional languages in education and administration, while providing greater autonomy to states in cultural matters, enabling them to tailor policies that reflect local traditions and needs. Additionally, initiatives for upskilling the workforce should be taken to integrate them into the knowledge economy. However, realizing this dream is impossible until village panchayats and other local bodies play their crucial roles.
India is the only country that, for centuries, has stood for world peace and humanity. So, when the world is suffering from problems like Shariatifascism and expansionist China, India can’t merely stay as a mere spectator. But how did the problem initially start? After the end of World War II, Pakistan was created by Shariatifascists with the help of Great Britain. The British never realized that the Frankenstein they were creating to counter India would one day put entire Europe on the verge of collapse. Later, when the US funded Pakistan to raise the Taliban to counter the Soviets, Americans also barely thought of facing incidents like 9/11 or one day being forced to flee from Afghanistan. However, the victory in both of these cases boosted the morale of Shariatifascists. Along with these, incidents like the Arab Spring and the Iranian Revolution contributed considerably to turning Shariatifascism a global problem. Meanwhile, the Chinese dragon started to unfurl its expansionist wings by engulfing one nation after the other.
At present, the world is concerned with strengthening the Sino-Pak nexus, which is promoting Jihad culture in different countries. In this situation, India, with its strategic geographical location and growing might, can help tackle this crisis. By forming alliances with democratic powers like the U.S., Japan, Australia, and European nations while maintaining its military readiness, India can mitigate the impact of the Sino-Pak nexus and promote global peace and stability. Forming alliances through initiatives like the Quad and by increasing cooperation with age old allies like Russia and Israel, India can provide a counterbalance to China’s growing influence in South Asia. At the same time, for ensuring greater representation in international institutions, India should push itself for getting a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
India should also advocate for a new economic paradigm—one that counters China’s expansionist Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with its own model of ethical, sustainable development. By partnering with developing countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, India can offer alternatives to China’s exploitative financial models. Economic diplomacy, which fosters inclusive trade, technology transfer, and capacity-building projects, will establish India as a beacon of Dharmic globalism. Also, becoming champion of environmental sustainability, with policies that combine indigenous knowledge and modern science to address environmental issues, should be a hallmark for the new India. India should advocate for global environmental agreements that balance economic development with nature conservation. By exporting its green technology innovations and expertise, India can create alliances with countries looking for alternatives to exploitative development models.
Nelson Mandela said, “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” So, India, as a rising global power, has a duty to stand up for the rights of the Dharmic communities facing persecution in different countries. However, if Dharmic countries can unite, then together they will have a stronger collective voice in global forums and international organizations. Thus, forming the Global Dharmic Council (GDC) under India’s leadership is the need of the hour. The members of the council will jointly work to provide humanitarian aid and relief for displaced Dharmic communities, and if needed, these countries may even give them permanent citizenship. Additionally, such a council based on a strong Dharmic identity will provide joint resilience against both Chinese expansionism and Shariatifascism. Working together to study and promote Dharma across the globe will also increase the council’s soft power.
As reaction to Shariatifascism, there is a rise in Christian trad groups in Europe. But, not to forget how these Christian countries in the past have wiped out several indigenous civilizations and colonized & exploited multiple nations. On the other hand, world is witnessing growing number of atheists. Though they speak about humanity, but often fail to realize how religion can play crucial role in unifying society and building social cohesion. Thus, if atheism is to take over the world, there will be a pan world destruction of value based traditional systems, from family to society. This will give birth to existential nihilism and social fragmentation, giving rise to conflicts and mental health issues. In this world of conflicts, it is Dharmic ideals that can provide solutions for building a peaceful, pluralistic, multipolar world.
Rishi Aurobindo has said about India that, “Salvation of humanity was cherished in the seclusion of this peninsula from of old. It is to give this religion that India is rising. She does not rise as other countries do, for self or when she is strong, to trample on the weak. She is rising to shed the eternal light entrusted to her over the world.” As a rising global power, India can advocate for dialogue-based conflict resolution and use cultural diplomacy, to ease tensions in conflict zones. Also, Dharmic values of mutual respect and cooperation will foster strong partnerships and alliances between countries, solving global issues like poverty and inequality. Dharma teaches detachment from materialism and finding contentment within oneself, helping to end the desire to run war economies. Thus, a successful global Dharmic revolution will ensure better protection of human rights while ensuring more ethical and accountable governance.
However, before solving the world’s problems, India has to start by solving its own. India has always been the cradle of the world’s civilizations. It has illuminated the world even in times of darkness. However, with the continuous erosion of dharma, Indian communities have forgotten their divine responsibilities. In fact, those who were supposed to liberate the world themselves are now victims of materialism. Observing historically, while enjoying a plentiful life, the greed for more at any cost has been the reason behind the fall of this civilization. Until people are freed from this tendency and dharma is restored in this land, changing the world for the better will remain a dream.
