‘Chitra’ Mani Darpan:
"Money Comes to the Rich..." — How True Is This Saying?:
“Money Comes to the Rich... ಹಣವಂತರಿಗಗೇ ಹಣ ಸೇರುವುದು This is a line from the film song ಏನು ಮಾಯೆಯೋ of ” Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma,” It is written by Chi Udayashankar.
But the real question before us is: Is the saying “money comes to the rich” merely the frustration of the poor, or is there some scientific truth behind it?
Simply put, thousands of grocery stores across the country are closing. When we observe the declining business of these small shops alongside the rapid rise of giant malls, the line from the song starts to ring true.
In reality, the government has the authority to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor. It holds the power of budgeting, lawmaking, and policymaking. However, because those in power often come from the wealthy class, we frequently see them—sometimes secretly, sometimes openly—safeguarding the interests of the rich. After all, the government needs their support... This phenomenon is commonly known as crony capitalism.
Governments rely on industrialists to provide employment opportunities. And let’s not forget—politicians often depend on these same wealthy individuals for election funding. In return, the rich continue to support the ruling class in their times of need.
However, the poor need not despair. The number of self-made, first-generation wealthy individuals is higher than those who were born into riches. According to recent data, most of the world's billionaires are first-generation rich— meaning they earned their wealth through their own efforts.
In fact, it's estimated that 87% of billionaires are self-made, while only 13% inherited their wealth.
— Cartoon -Script: Vasantha Hosabettu
