Fiasco around land acquisition bill of 2015 caused lot of heartburns then also just like today’s repeal of 3 farm laws by the Modi Govt.
Here it is pertinent to note that controversy on LAB then was similarly used by opposition to paint @narendramodi Govt as anti farmer!
Here it is pertinent to note that controversy on LAB then was similarly used by opposition to paint @narendramodi Govt as anti farmer!
However tactical retreat of 2015 land acquisition bill helped @narendramodi Govt tremendously as it helped it reorient its policies such that policies for the welfare of poor and aggressive Eco reform took the centre stage.
https://twitter.com/alok_bhatt/status/1461647952699539460
Almost all the superhit welfare schemes- barring JanDhan-of the @narendramodi Govt were launched after 2015 and paved the way for victory in 2019. Ofcourse Economic reforms also picked up speed and a landmark reforms like GST became a reality; demonetisation helped formal economy
Simultaneously, PM @narendramodi continued pursuing defence preparedness and an aggressive foreign policy. Both helped it manage the aftermath of Pulwama and helped chalk out the direction of country’s security policy vis-a-vis Pak and it delivered results
Today’s repeal of farm laws by PM @narendramodi, by all means, is so unlike him. Nonetheless, he, staking his political capital, took that repeal decision in the national interest and owned it up before nation.
If we look at 20 years of PM @narendramodi ‘s governance history, he has always proved his detractors wrong simply because he is not frozen in time. The dynamic nature of his politics and governance helps him tweak his decisions, so as to address emerging challenges!
Today’s repeal of farm laws will help cut the nascent umbilical connection that Khalistan lobby had succeeded in forging with the farm protestors. With the excuse no longer there, it will become easier to deal with this lobby
https://twitter.com/alok_bhatt/status/1461630707483090944
Also note how fiasco around LAB in 2015 didn’t cause much issues for the industry on land acquisition front. On one hand, several state govts found ways and means to escape draconian provisions of 2013 law and on other hand the law is still stuck in SC m.economictimes.com/news/politics-…
Just like LAB was rendered inconsequential,state govts will find ways and means to benefit farmers of improved market access.
Good thing about reform process is that it is an irreversible exercise & desired objectives are met but over longer duration and in different measure!
Good thing about reform process is that it is an irreversible exercise & desired objectives are met but over longer duration and in different measure!
Politics of this country under PM Modi will take another turn now just like 2015. Let us see what happens. As a long term political watcher and commentator, foresee it to become another consolidation move and course correction by PM Modi like 2015. Baaki jaisi Prabhu Ichha!
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