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Why it’s absurd and unfair to drag Indian business-family culture into a case of murder

The author critiques attempts to rationalize a horrific crime by blaming stereotypes of Indian business families and cultural explanations. Such narratives are biased, intellectually lazy, and minimize the crime's gravity. The text stresses the vast difference between societal pressures and alleged premeditated murder, arguing youth agency issues are widespread, not exclusive to business families. It defends the vital role and challenges of next-generation SME leaders. The author demands individual accountability, rejecting cultural alibis, and urges against blaming family businesses for failures of human conscience.

LiveMint · Tulsi Jayakumar · Jul 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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