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79% of Indians Think of Rich-Poor Divide as a Major Issue: Report

Religious and caste discrimination also rank high, with 71% of Indians identifying them as serious concerns.
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The Pew Research Center’s report, ‘Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World’, reveals that 81% of Indians view the wealth gap as a significant issue, with 64% calling it a “very big problem.” Additionally, 39% of Indians advocate for complete economic reform.

Religious and caste discrimination also rank high, with 71% of Indians identifying them as serious concerns. Globally, 54% of respondents see economic inequality as a major challenge, often blaming the political power of the wealthy.

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