The BJP government led by Prime Minister Modi is very hesitant to release any data in the public domain that would affect the perceptions that have been created by them. More so, when the economy is on the backfoot, rising prices, all time high unemployment and a global recession staring in the face. In this episode I discuss some of the disturbing facts that we should be worried about.
Uttar Pradesh’s development is far from what BJP would want us to believe. See how RBI, NITI Aayog, National Crimes Record Bureau counter the development narrative. The BJP is trying its best to counter the poor record through a series of syndicated advertisements showing huge amounts of progress in the state. This narrative, so far, has little affect on the people of the state, who know the ground realities.
Prime Minister Modi, in 2019, announced that the India will have a ‘5 trillion dollar economy’ by 2024. A reality check today.
According to RBI, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh remain the bottom-most states in terms of economic development. Political narrative apart, these states need a hard look.
Who is responsible for the state of affairs. I bring out some striking facts about governance.
A quick review of India’s fluctuating GDP growth rate over the past 50 years is presented. The demonetization of 2016 has put back the country by 3 years at least. And then Corona hit us. If you like these snippets… Read More ›