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Congress's manifesto attacked for envisioning a more just society by those who don't have a problem with handouts to billionaires
Had distress been driving poor people to work, FWPR would have risen fastest for the poorest deciles of the rural population. In fact, rise has been slowest for the poorest decile, from 16.5% to just 19%. It has risen fastest for the top two deciles, from 19.4% and 19.9% to 32.6% and 33.5%, respectively. This is encouraging.
Asked about the BJP’s confidence in securing a third term, P Chidambaram says people would realise that ‘their economic situation is worse because of the 10 years of the NDA government’.
Moving up the salary ladder reduces the gap. Policy responses that encourage improved access to education for girls and expand formal employment can help.
Interestingly, in urban areas, once the husband’s income surpasses Rs 40,000 per month, the likelihood of the wife being employed increases again, forming a U-shaped relationship