For Narendra Modi, India's regeneration must be moral and economic

November 17, 2017 11:39

The modifications of the procedures and rates of the goods and services tax have, quite predictably, drawn sharply partisan responses. This is not surprising in view of the fact that India is, once again, in the throes of a mini-election season. The results, when they are finally announced on December 18, may not suggest a close fight. However, in the midst of an election campaign, all elections appear to be bitterly contested - as they undoubtedly are, despite whatever the final outcome reveals.
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