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The Indian PM may still be in a strong position; but incendiary, anti-Muslim rhetoric shows that all may not be going to plan, says writer Salil Tripathi
The controversy over Rahul Gandhi's wealth redistribution promise, accused by PM Modi of benefiting Muslims, highlights ongoing economic inequality debates. Rahul's proposal includes a caste census and minimum income guarantee, while economists like Bibek Debroy provide insights on the issue.
By Krishna N. Das (Reuters) - Nearly 1 billion Indians will be eligible to vote in the world's biggest election starting this month. Opinion polls predict an easy win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),which would...
Nearly 1 billion Indians will be eligible to vote in the world's biggest election starting this month. Opinion polls predict an easy win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata... -April 18, 2024 at 09:58 pm EDT - MarketScreener
Piling more taxes on the rich would disincentivise savings in a country like India. Also, the top income tax rate, including cess and surcharge, is already too high at 40 percent. How then can the government check inequality of income and wealth without being 'anti-business and anti-rich'?