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The task for the new government: An economists perspective

25-May-2019 by Charan Singh

BJP being the single largest party with a clear majority can afford to take strong measures without the compulsions of coalition politics.

The largest democracy of the world has delivered its decision after months of churning and gruelling election festival of nearly five weeks. The verdict is loud and clear that young demographic India roots for action. And time tested Prime Minister Modi can deliver the much-needed action given his massive mandate in the second term larger than 2014. BJP being the single largest party with a clear majority can afford to take strong measures without the compulsions of coalition politics. In fact, given the resounding mandate, the next five years should be used to consolidate reforms in various sectors of the economy with renewed vigor and confidence.

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