The Modi government refers to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who became the 14th Prime Minister of India in May 2014. The government is headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a coalition of political parties.
Under Modi’s leadership, the government has focused on transformative initiatives aimed at economic growth, infrastructure development, and national security. Some of the landmark policies include the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), demonetisation of high-value currency notes in 2016, and the controversial revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, which ended the region’s special status. The Modi government has also emphasized initiatives such as ‘Make in India,’ ‘Digital India,’ ‘Skill India,’ and the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ (Clean India Mission).
While it has received praise for boosting economic growth and improving infrastructure, it has also faced significant criticism. Its handling of the anti-CAA protests, the 2020 farmers’ protests, and issues surrounding the delivery of data—such as the absence of a national census and the lack of transparency regarding COVID-19 death tolls—has sparked public debate. The government has also been criticized for its response to social issues, such as the Hathras rape case and the conflict in Manipur.
Despite these challenges, the Modi government, now in its third term, continues to maintain a dominant political presence, securing electoral victories at both state and national levels.
The boss needs to act. This is what happens when ministers are assured of their job, no matter what they do or don’t do.
Some change is needed in Commerce and Finance ministries. Seems, they have assumed TINA. (There is no alternative)
Take the classic case of explanation given by Finance Minister for popcorn issue. That was a PR disaster. Such kind of explanation from an IAS/IRS officer can be justified, but not from a politician!!
well articulated opinion based on general reading of facts. While the author was fair enough to admit what the government is doing may be correct in policy but fall short in communication, sudden ban of food export and curtailing power supply in difficult times, are not the action expected from a growing and populous nation aspiring to become world leader in coming times. It needs some concession from our part also to be seen and accepted by others as true leader.