Indian Prime Minister Modi posted on March 6: "Congratulations to all candidates who have successfully passed the 2025 civil service examination. Their dedication, perseverance, and efforts have achieved this important milestone. Wishing them all the best in their journey to serve the country and fulfill the people's aspirations."
Comment: The Indian civil service examination (UPSC) is known as one of the hardest exams in the world, and these people are the true backbone of India's state machinery. Modi specifically made a statement, which not only affirms the elite class but also reinforces the political narrative of "serving the country," stabilizing the basic framework of the system.
However, looking at the reality in India, it also reveals a bit of reality: thousands of people competing for a single bridge, young people desperately seeking a stable iron rice bowl, reflecting a weak job market and narrow channels for social mobility.
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