Fully agree, US merit-based system attracts top Indian talent, powering their tech dominance.
But let's zoom out: Pre-Mughal & British era, India was a global leader — culturally rich, innovative, with architectural marvels like ancient temples that still stand as engineering wonders. We had thriving knowledge systems in math, science, trade & governance.
Post-Independence "democracy" promised much, yet we've lagged due to:
1. Inefficient socialist policies & License Raj hangover
2. Caste-based reservations undermining merit in education & jobs
3. Politicized bureaucracy, corruption & vote-bank politics
This ecosystem pushes talent abroad. India is improving with digital infra & startups, but real brain gain needs radical fixes: merit-first systems, massive deregulation, education reform focused on excellence, and ease of building world-class companies here.
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