In a recent lecture in Chandigarh, BL Santhosh, the national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, posed a critical question about societal priorities: should India focus on boosting its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or enhancing livability? He argued that while the nation has made strides in healthcare and education, it has not sufficiently addressed the underlying issues of disease and crime. Santhosh criticized the tendency to increase the number of institutions like courts and hospitals instead of fostering a society where such institutions are less necessary. He invoked the philosophy of Integral Humanism, attributed to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, and discussed four pivotal historical developments that have shaped modern society, including the American and French Revolutions, Marxist theory, and Darwin's theory of evolution. Santhosh emphasized the contrast between the Western notion of profit and the Indian idea of 'Shubh Laabh' (auspicious gain), warning that an unrestrained pursuit of profit can lead to societal exploitation. He called for a shift from individualistic thinking towards a collective national identity. The event was organized by The North News and attended by Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria and other dignitaries.