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Political slugfest over 'no more reforms' remark New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A political slugfest was sparked off Friday over chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu's reported remarks that major reforms were unlikely before the next general elections in 2014, with the BJP accusing the government of "policy paralysis" and a senior minister hitting back saying the opposition's non-cooperation had prevented bills from getting passed. The Communist Party
Comment on reforms not linked to 2014 election: Kaushik Basu
Government's chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu Friday clarified that his comments on economic reforms getting a push after 2014 was not linked to India's general election but to a "possible European crisis".
Kaushik's remark triggers political slugfest
Finance ministry chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu's remarks that major reforms were unlikely before the next general elections kicked off a slugfest between the government and the opposition Friday, the BJP accusing the government of "policy paralysis" and a senior minister hitting back that the opposition's non-cooperation prevented bills from getting passed.
Government will bring economy back on growth path: Ahluwalia
The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Friday played down the row over Chief Economic Adviser Kaushik Basu's comment on the slow pace of economic reforms, saying reforms are always needed to be done and the government is focussing on bringing the economy back on track.
No major reforms before 2014: PM Advisor
Washington/New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister's Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu has said crucial economic reforms in India are unlikely to take place before the next Lok Sabha elections in 2014.
Yechury terms Basu's 'economic reforms' remark to be flimsy excuse
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Friday termed Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu's 'major economic reforms unlikely before 2014 polls' remark to be a flimsy excuse. Peace Videos
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