Billionaire Harsh Goenka recently responded to Nithin Kamath’s comment on unknown (formerly Twitter), in which Kamath said: “India is a socialist society that claims to be a capitalist society.”
Kamath’s comment came in response to a question about why Indians “hate” the rich.
In his post, Goenka shared Kamath’s video and acknowledged that Indians tend to celebrate “good billionaires” like Ratan Tata, Azim Premji and Anand Mahindra for their humility, philanthropy and values.
“Indians celebrate good billionaires like Ratan Tata, Azim Premji and Anand Mahindra; they are loved and emulated for their humility, philanthropy and values,” Goenka wrote.
“What we don’t like are those who flaunt their wealth, corrupt the system and prioritize personal gain over social good.”
He stressed that the problem is not wealth itself, but how it is used, saying: “Wealth is not the problem, but how it is used.”
According ForbesHarsh Goenka’s net worth is around $4.2 billion.
Here is my view: Indians celebrate good billionaires like Ratan Tata, Azim Premji and Anand Mahindra – they are loved and emulated for their humility, philanthropy and values. What we don’t like are those who flaunt their wealth, corrupt the system and prioritize personal gain… pic.twitter.com/BVa8adRPGY
– Hard Goenka (@hvgoenka) October 1, 2024
Internet users’ reaction
Goenka’s post has garnered over 134,000 views so far and many users agree with his perspective. However, some users expressed their disagreement, sharing their own opinions on the matter.
Tax paid 🙈
– Hard Goenka (@hvgoenka) October 2, 2024
“But but… It’s their money to spend however they want. What’s there to hate? 🤔 Maybe I’m wired differently,” one user wrote.
“Totally agree! Good billionaires set a great example for others to follow. Also, the view is very distorted and one-sided, I have lived in the US for almost a decade and some people in the US don’t like them either some rich people,” another agreed.
Yes sir
Humility is the most important thing.Of course, it is their wealth and they can use it however they want, but showing off is not good.
— Ace Maker (@Ace_Maker_Ace) October 2, 2024
“I totally agree that people don’t like people who flaunt their money and ego,” said a third.
We love you too!
There are many business leaders who have created wealth worth thousands of rupees and provided employment opportunities to millions.
And your lifestyle choice is your choice. In my opinion, why should we have a point of view on this? And when it comes to your trading options,…-D Prasanth Nair (@DPrasanthNair) October 2, 2024
“It’s one reason: the idea of a ‘benevolent billionaire’ is highly prized in Indian culture. But there is also a fair amount of raw envy between the haves and the have-nots. There is a sense of entitlement,” ¿ Why don’t I have that too? What’s so special about them?” said a fourth.
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