Is Libertarianism Just for Rich People? Here’s Why It’s for Everyone in India (Even for Your Uncle from Rohtak)

Okay, let’s be real for a second. “Libertarianism—yeh kiski game hai?” If you’re picturing some posh NRI in a suit sipping on an overpriced cappuccino in Delhi’s Lutyens’ Zone, you’re not wrong. For some, it might sound like the kind of thing only rich folks talk about, right? Private jets, business class lounges, and conversations about “reducing taxes on billionaires” over avocado toast.

But hold on, yaar. Before you throw this idea into the “Elite Rich People” basket, let’s clear a few things up, starting with this: Libertarianism is for EVERYONE. Yes, even for your chachu from Rohtak who still swears by his kurta-pajama and never pays attention to the news except when it’s about “paisa” or “kaam dhanda”.

First, What Even is Libertarianism?

So, let’s take a moment. Imagine a world where no one tells you how many hours you need to work, how much of your hard-earned money should be taken away by the government, or what you should and shouldn’t be able to do. Sounds a bit like a dream come true, right? No more paisa ka bandobast, no more government “interference.”

At its core, Libertarianism is about more freedom—freedom for you to live your life the way YOU want. If you’re tired of waiting for patwari approval or running around filling out forms every time you want to start a business, this might just be your jam.

“But, Bhai, Libertarianism is Only for the Rich, Right?”

Okay, let’s talk about this head-on. Aapko kya lagta hai—Libertarianism sirf unhi ke liye hai jo foreign mein holiday pe jaake, imported whisky pi ke, apne ghar ka AC on karte hain? Not really.

Libertarianism is for YOU, the common man, the guy from Haryana who runs a small business, or the college student in Hisar hustling to make ends meet.

1. Less Tax Means More Paisa for You

Picture this. You’re earning a decent salary, let’s say ₹40,000 a month, and after all the tax deductions and bills, you’re left with ₹25,000—aap kya karoge? You need to pay rent, buy veggies for the family, and let’s be real, go to your cousin’s wedding in Chandigarh (which will cost ₹10,000 just for the presents). In a Libertarian world, the government doesn’t take a chunk of your salary. You get to keep more of your money, and you can decide how to spend it—whether on ghee for your dal or finally upgrading your old motorcycle to something snazzier.

And let’s not forget your chacha who owns a small shop. Less tax means he keeps more of his earnings and can hire more people in the neighborhood. More jobs, less government red tape. Everyone wins.

2. Libertarianism Doesn’t Just Mean Less Tax—It Means More Choices

Want to start a small dhaba or a fitness center in Rohtak without running around for a bunch of approvals? Under a Libertarian system, you don’t need to bribe your way through red tape. The government stays out of your business (literally).

It’s not about being rich—it’s about having the freedom to do what you want with your time and money. You don’t need to wait for babuji to give you permission for every small thing.

3. Freedom to Choose What You Want to Learn

You know how your little cousin keeps saying, “Bhaiya, main college jaake kaunsa course karoon?” but they have to go with whatever their taiji or uncle says, “Beta, commerce ya engineering kar lo, baaki kuch nahi kar sakte.” Imagine a world where your cousin can learn whatever he or she wants, whether it’s coding, farming techniques, or becoming the next TikTok sensation.

Libertarianism promotes personal freedom to choose your education, and no one—especially not the government—should be deciding your career for you. Whether you live in a small town or a big city, you should be able to learn the skills you want, without paying 50k for a degree that does absolutely nothing for your career.

4. No More Government Nakkal

Now, let’s talk about one of the worst things about India—the puraane daur ke government systems. From railway ticket bookings to getting a ration card, sab kuch needs to go through layers of bureaucratic nonsense. What if you didn’t need to bribe the patwari just to get your land papers or wait three months to get a gas connection? Libertarians want to cut out that middleman and give YOU the power to control things directly, without any beetle-chewing clerk telling you to come back next week.

5. The “Paisa Wala” Thing is Overrated

People always say Libertarianism is about making the rich richer. But it’s not just about the rich—it's about you, the average person, being able to keep your money and spend it how you want. Whether you’re in the middle of a Haryana village or Lajpat Nagar in Delhi, the same principle applies: fewer taxes, less government interference, and more of your own money in your pocket.

Final Word: Libertarianism for the Aam Aadmi (Yes, You)

So, here’s the deal. Libertarianism is not about some rich uncle sipping whiskey by the pool in Goa. It’s about every person—whether from the fields of Haryana or the crowded streets of Delhi—having the freedom to live life on their own terms.

You don’t have to be a billionaire to benefit from less government interference. Whether it’s your side hustle, the business you’ve always wanted to start, or just the freedom to keep your money in your pocket, Libertarianism is for YOU, the aam aadmi.

Now, go tell your chachu in Rohtak to stop looking at you like you’re some bada businessman just because you want to keep more of your hard-earned money. Libertarianism is about giving everyone—rich or poor—the power to choose, live freely, and keep more of their earnings. Isn’t that something we all deserve?