According to a report by the periodic labour force survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate in India was the highest in 45 years for 2017-2018. At 6.1 percent, the unemployment rate was almost 3 times that of 2011-2012. Despite this glaring evidence, R. Jagannathan tweeted the following –
As expected, the twitterati had a few choice things to say about his brand of logic. And we thought we’d join in on the fun.
1. Air Pollution is half positive – people will do more deep breathing exercises.
2. Higher hunger rate is half positive – indicates more people want to eat food.
3. High poverty is half positive – kids will appreciate money more.
4. High population is half positive – people will spend more time together.
5. Rise in crimes against women is half positive – women will learn to defend themselves.
6. High illiteracy is half positive – people will read more books.
7. High rate of violence is half positive – indicates more people are looking to settle disputes quickly.
8. Poor infrastructure is half positive – indicates people are looking for better houses.
9. Casteism is half positive – indicates people are looking for equality.
10. Water shortage is a half positive – people believe more water will be available.
It’d be funny if it wasn’t so sad.