Why Nehru's Socialism could not succeed

Nehru wanted to modernize India quickly, the idea being that India should become free from poverty, become prosperous and happy. He wanted the benefits of development to reach all sections of the society. He was attracted by the socialism of the Soviet Union and wanted to combine it with the freedom offered by Democracy.

Socialism and Democracy, both are noble ideas. He adopted the 5 year plans based on the Soviet model and tried to achieve the goal. But after a decade or so it was clear that his plans went awry. Poverty persisted and the rich-poor divide was increasing. What went wrong?

In spite of a Constitution that guaranteed a life of dignity to all of its citizens, results were not forth-coming. The politician's were more self-centered, the bureaucracy tied down to the political bosses and the poor and the needy, in effect, were left uncared. The rich continued to become rich. Democracy and Socialism were not enough to achieve Nehru's dreams.