On 20 March 2019, economic commentator and Congress member Salman Anees Soz released his book The Great Disappointment: How Narendra Modi Squandered A Unique Opportunity to Transform The Indian Economy at the India International Centre. A panel discussion was held on the occasion of the launch, with the author in conversation with Yashwant Sinha, Former Finance Minister; Yoginder Alagh, Former Minister of Power, Planning and Science & Technology; Yamini Aiyar, President and Chief Executive, Centre for Policy Research and Raghav Bahl, Founder of The Quint and Bloomberg Quint.
The discussion centered on the economic policies of the current government, and how they don’t fulfill the promises PM Modi made during his election campaign. From demonetisation to inaction on rising unemployment, the panelists spoke of the missed opportunities by PM Modi in making significant economic change. Watch the entire discussion here.
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