DK Singh, Editor (Politics), heads the Political Bureau. He specialises in politics and governance. DK joined ThePrint in March 2018. He can be reached at dk.singh@theprint.in
Apples with apples. Over a decade, UPA delivered roughly two percentage points higher growth than its successor. If the incumbent dealt with Covid, its predecessor was hit squarely by the 2008 global financial crisis. Over such a long span, meaningful comparisons become possible. Note too that this government has had its full parliamentary majority, no coalition compulsions. Not even now. A complete domination over the landscape, including full institutional support.
Apples with apples. Over a decade, UPA delivered roughly two percentage points higher growth than its successor. If the incumbent dealt with Covid, its predecessor was hit squarely by the 2008 global financial crisis. Over such a long span, meaningful comparisons become possible. Note too that this government has had its full parliamentary majority, no coalition compulsions. Not even now. A complete domination over the landscape, including full institutional support.