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Here, the real questions to ask are:
What made the Bihari electorate say no to the BJP's divisive communal politics?
Were there any differences in the economic models presented by the incumbent chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, and the one offered by the BJP?
Is there any truth to the claim that the economic gains and prosperity in Gujarat were a result of Mr Modi's leadership as its former chief minister?
Has Gujarat under Mr Modi developed at a faster rate than Bihar did under Mr Kumar?
I turned to reports that compared the relative growth rates between Gujarat and other states to seek answers to these questions.
Many Indian political analysts believe Mr Modi's economic model is that of crony capitalism where business conglomerates, closely aligned with the government, disproportionately benefit from economic growth.
They think that Mr Modi's brand of economics is exclusive, big business, capital intensive, social sector neglect and hence, without experience of the welfare state by the people.
The upper classes under such regimes generate undue profits and support the regime in return because the regime promotes wealth generation, while ignoring its distributional responsibilities. more
Here, the real questions to ask are:
What made the Bihari electorate say no to the BJP's divisive communal politics?
Were there any differences in the economic models presented by the incumbent chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, and the one offered by the BJP?
Is there any truth to the claim that the economic gains and prosperity in Gujarat were a result of Mr Modi's leadership as its former chief minister?
Has Gujarat under Mr Modi developed at a faster rate than Bihar did under Mr Kumar?
I turned to reports that compared the relative growth rates between Gujarat and other states to seek answers to these questions.
Many Indian political analysts believe Mr Modi's economic model is that of crony capitalism where business conglomerates, closely aligned with the government, disproportionately benefit from economic growth.
They think that Mr Modi's brand of economics is exclusive, big business, capital intensive, social sector neglect and hence, without experience of the welfare state by the people.
The upper classes under such regimes generate undue profits and support the regime in return because the regime promotes wealth generation, while ignoring its distributional responsibilities. more
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