India’s unusual election-year budget reveals Modi’s extreme confidence

India's unusual election-year budget reveals Modi's extreme confidence

February 5, 2019 (Reuters) – Despite the impending general elections, India’s finance minister unveiled a strict budget last week, demonstrating the administration’s unwavering belief that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win a third consecutive term in office. In lieu of the customary election-year populist policies, Nirmala Sitharaman prioritized fiscal restraint and reduced fuel, fertilizer, and … Read more