I am not entirely sure that the author is entirely right in slamming critics of Nano. Firstly the point that it is being critisized because it is coming from India and not from US. Well cars made in Japan and Korea are very popular here in UK. Hyundai, Kia are amongst the top 5 cars in many categories. Secondly isnt it correct that it is a gas guzzler? There is a growing trend in UK to tax 4 wheel drive cars which are plainly destroying the environment. There is awareness that such cars are a threat and steps are being taken against that.
Lastly I do agree that there may be subtle under currents or resentment because the car was manufactured in a third world country. Maybe there is some truth in that but it is not blooming obvious.
Finally imagine having a cheap car on Indian roads!! Every to dick and harry will end up with a car. Can we not visualise what that will do in an already congested metropolitian city like say delhi, mumbai. Its unthinkable.
Cant we just not think of ways to improve the public transport system? instead.
