Budget. Lessons missed.
The reprioritisation that was so necessary, by allotting substantially higher funds to cater to the needs of the marginalised sections is not visible in the Budget for 2024-25.
Arun Kumar
Arun Kumar, Malcolm S Adiseshiah Chair Professor, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi and author of ‘Indian Economy’s Greatest Crisis: Impact of the Coronavirus and the Road Ahead‘.
Policy change likely post elections
A change in policies would be good for the nation and Modi, because the alternative would be a government buffeted by crisis and instability.
Criticism is not unpatriotic
The former chief economic advisor's characterisation of criticism against Indian economy as being 'unpatriotic' is in line with the current environment in the country of wanting to show loyalty to the King.
2024 General Elections: Shaping the Future
What is the meaning of ‘mandate’ within India’s constitutional and political schema? Prof. Arun Kumar meditates on this question.
A chastened Narendra Modi has become the Prime Minister of India for a third time. He, along with his large cabinet, took oath on June 9. The mood was sombre, as during the victory celebration at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters on June 4, because the realisation had dawned that a much diminished National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would form the next government.
Who Are India’s Labharthis– the Visible and the Veiled
Is there something wrong with 'labharthi' schemes? Why has this issue become important of late?
Why narrative changing rapidly: General Election 2024
Modi had set a narrative to get to “400 paar” based on his achievements. He has abandoned it midway through the 18th Lok Sabha elections because his feedback must be that there is anti-incumbency. But it has only managed to confuse his supporters and galvanise the opposition.