'India more a continent than a country': Nithin Kamath after his sojourn from Europe

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath, known for his candid social media insights, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share reflections on India's unmatched diversity following a trip across Europe. In his post, Kamath remarked how his experience in Europe left him feeling a sense of uniformity across countries, which he described as “cut, copy, and paste with very small differences.” This, he said, made him appreciate India’s incredible variety, likening it to a continent rather than a single nation.

I recently returned from visiting several countries in Europe. Everything feels like a cut, copy, and paste with very small differences.

In contrast, India is more like a continent than a country. The diversity in terms of languages, food, culture, etc., between the 28 states… pic.twitter.com/6er6J4IvVB

— Nithin Kamath (@Nithin0dha)

I recently returned from visiting several countries in Europe. Everything feels like a cut, copy, and paste with very small differences.

In contrast, India is more like a continent than a country. The diversity in terms of languages, food, culture, etc., between the 28 states… pic.twitter.com/6er6J4IvVB

— Nithin Kamath (@Nithin0dha) November 26, 2024

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“The diversity in terms of languages, food, culture, etc., between the 28 states and even within each state is nuts. Every time I think of this, I am amazed at how the country actually came together,” Kamath wrote.

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The post, shared a few days ago, has garnered over 268,000 views and hundreds of likes, sparking widespread discussions online. Many users resonated with Kamath’s views, emphasizing that India’s diversity is a source of strength. One user commented, “Our ability to unite across cultures and languages sets India apart.”

However, not all reactions were positive. Some users pointed out issues such as pollution, poor infrastructure, and socio-economic inequalities, arguing that India’s diversity also comes with significant challenges.

Kamath’s post has once again brought India’s cultural richness and complexities into the spotlight, fueling a larger conversation about unity and development in the country.