Acche din not here yet; is the Modi halo dimming?

[Windjammer]

While acknowledging that Modi only took office in May, they Indians say they see no change, just more of the same. (Source: AP photo)


For all his fiery stump speeches, Modi has been conspicuously quiet since taking office.


When Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in India’s most resounding election victory in decades, he promised to revive the sluggish economy, rein in rising food prices, tackle corruption and overhaul his predecessor’s lackluster foreign policy.

Many Indians, long accustomed to political stagnation, believed him.

But in recent weeks, critics – and even many supporters – have started to accuse him of squandering his powerful mandate in this boisterous country of 1.3 billion people, where such overwhelming election victories are exceedingly rare.

While acknowledging that Modi only took office in May, they say they see no change, just more of the same.


A hand rickshaw puller with passenger makes his way through a traffic jam in Kolkata, India. (Source: AP photo)

Despite Modi’s declarations to engage archrival Pakistan – and inviting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to his inauguration – ties between the two nations remain stuck where they have been for at least a decade.


Pakistan’s interference in India’s internal affairs “not acceptable”, Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh told Pakistan High Commissioner. (Source: AP)

The recent national budget announcement – despite promises of urgent reforms – failed to provide new direction to India’s listless economy. And Modi’s pledge to clean up the political system has been tainted by the appointment of Amit Shah, a longtime adviser, to a top political post even though he is facing murder charges.

“For a government that promised a new narrative, the adjustment to old ways is striking,” Pratap Bhanu Mehta, who heads the Center for Policy Research in New Delhi, wrote in the Indian Express newspaper recently.

The grumbling can be seen on newspaper opinion pages and heard in the bazaars of New Delhi, where people from all walks of life shop for food. Staples of the Indian kitchen like potatoes and tomatoes continue to cost well over a dollar per kilogram, exorbitant for many people. Under the campaign slogan of “Better Days Ahead,” Modi’s party had promised to control food prices, among other things.


A woman buys vegetables at a road side stall in New Delhi, India. (Source: AP photo)

“Who can afford to eat tomatoes these days?”

Acche din not here yet; is the Modi halo dimming? | The Indian Express

 

[JustAnotherWomen]

So the writer expects india to become shining pinky within 2 months of modi coming to power and undo everything congress has done over last 8 years.

 

[third eye]

Modi Govt is not like an ad for Zandu Balm where in a span of 5 seconds the use moves form ' Ah" to Aha".

 

[TejasMk3]

Just for you

The nation says it likes PM Modi even more than candidate Modi : India, News - India Today

 

[INDIC]

While acknowledging that Modi only took office in May, they Indians say they see no change, just more of the same. (Source: AP photo)

For all his fiery stump speeches, Modi has been conspicuously quiet since taking office.


When Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in India’s most resounding election victory in decades, he promised to revive the sluggish economy, rein in rising food prices, tackle corruption and overhaul his predecessor’s lackluster foreign policy.

Many Indians, long accustomed to political stagnation, believed him.

But in recent weeks, critics – and even many supporters – have started to accuse him of squandering his powerful mandate in this boisterous country of 1.3 billion people, where such overwhelming election victories are exceedingly rare.

While acknowledging that Modi only took office in May, they say they see no change, just more of the same.


A hand rickshaw puller with passenger makes his way through a traffic jam in Kolkata, India. (Source: AP photo)

Despite Modi’s declarations to engage archrival Pakistan – and inviting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to his inauguration – ties between the two nations remain stuck where they have been for at least a decade.


Pakistan’s interference in India’s internal affairs “not acceptable”, Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh told Pakistan High Commissioner. (Source: AP)

The recent national budget announcement – despite promises of urgent reforms – failed to provide new direction to India’s listless economy. And Modi’s pledge to clean up the political system has been tainted by the appointment of Amit Shah, a longtime adviser, to a top political post even though he is facing murder charges.

“For a government that promised a new narrative, the adjustment to old ways is striking,” Pratap Bhanu Mehta, who heads the Center for Policy Research in New Delhi, wrote in the Indian Express newspaper recently.

The grumbling can be seen on newspaper opinion pages and heard in the bazaars of New Delhi, where people from all walks of life shop for food. Staples of the Indian kitchen like potatoes and tomatoes continue to cost well over a dollar per kilogram, exorbitant for many people. Under the campaign slogan of “Better Days Ahead,” Modi’s party had promised to control food prices, among other things.


A woman buys vegetables at a road side stall in New Delhi, India. (Source: AP photo)
“Who can afford to eat tomatoes these days?”

Acche din not here yet; is the Modi halo dimming? | The Indian Express

Hey Dramaqueen windy! Modi has brought many administrative reforms which going to attract lots of investment. The inflation was due due to delayed Monsoon. Modi's popularity has increased more after his election.

 

[possumlot]

Just for you

LOL. You just poured a bucket of cold water on his wet dream

 

[Windjammer]

Hey Dramaqueen windy! Modi has brought many administrative reforms which going to attact lots of investment. The inflation was due due to delayed Monsoon. Modi's popularity has increased more after his election.

Listen Bit**, rather than being on heat here......make yourself useful and write to the author but then if you were only that capable......

 

[kaykay]

2 months is a very little time. though Its clearly visible by his actions that he is damn serious about economy and infrastructure.

 

[INDIC]

Listen Bit**, rather than being on heat here......make yourself useful and write to the author but then if you were only that capable......

you think I will feel insulted by that B word.

 

[SRP]

this is a very good discussion started by WindJammer. Lets not derail it. He is genuinely and obviously interested in neighbouring country. So are we Indians.
Windjammer, how is Pakistan doing? and What opinion have u formed of Modi Govt so far based on media reports from pakistan and outside?

You are asking very difficult questions...

 

[Pakistanisage]

The only change I have noticed with MODI JEE is his daily change of a new HEADGEAR...

 

[third eye]

Hey Dramaqueen windy! Modi has brought many administrative reforms which going to attact lots of investment. The inflation was due due to delayed Monsoon. Modi's popularity has increased more after his election.

Hey, don't shoot the messenger.

 

[Icewolf]

Modi the clown knows he cannot go far in Indian politics without setting up another massacre of Muslims. Beware guys. Modi will start another Gujarat 2002

 

[Windjammer]

this is a very good discussion started by WindJammer. Lets not derail it. He is genuinely and obviously interested in neighbouring country. So are we Indians.
Windjammer, how is Pakistan doing? and What opinion have u formed of Modi Govt so far based on media reports from pakistan and outside?

Well firstly this discussion is based on India so by dragging in Pakistan, you yourself are digressing from topic at hand........I would say two months is very little to expect any big change while at the same time one should keep in mind that running a Country is a different ball game to just running a State.

 

[OrionHunter]

So the writer expects india to become shining pinky within 2 months of modi coming to power and undo everything congress has done over last 8 years.

Idiots! Do they think Modi has a magic wand that he swishes and everyone becomes a millionaire overnight?

The congress fuked up the country for 60 years. Can't these douche-bags give him a year at least to set things right?

Most of us Indians seem to have lost our brain cells.