It appears that the ‘ >Vibrant Gujarat ’ summit, being conducted on a grand scale and with several global luminaries in attendance, is out to jeopardise the interests of the other States (Jan.12). It is not enough to paint a rosy picture of Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have used the opportunity to explain to world leaders the untapped potential of northeastern India and the northern States adjoining it and which desperately need well-rounded economic development. The Bimaru States perform worse than sub-Saharan Africa in certain aspects, and there is constant migration from these States to other parts of India. The focus should be on them. Gujarat and even Tamil Nadu have reached a level of development and only need to stabilise. They are capable of attracting investors even without advertising their wares.
K. Venkatesh,
Hyderabad
