A Quantum Leap in the Wrong Direction? (Paperback)

Paperback. The General Elections of 2014 saw a resounding victory for the BJP. Projecting Narendra Modi as a decisive leader, the BJP promised sweeping changes from the Congress-led UPA governments. Its election campaign was built on the planks of sabka vikas (development for all) and freedom from corruption, along with improved governance. So, did the NDA-II government deliver on its promise of development? Or, as Amartya Sen asserted, did India take a quantum leap in the wrong direction? A Quantum Leap in the Wrong Direction? compares the promises made during the run-up to the 2014 elections and the outcomes over the past five years. Each chapter of this book assesses different policies like demonetisation and GST; policies in the sectors of employment, agriculture, banking, and foreign affairs; its initiatives in the areas of health, education, environment, on gender, and for the marginalised sections. It assesses the governments successes in the area of governance and in addressing corruption. The book evaluates the BJP government's performance post-2014 elections, analyzing policies like demonetization and GST, sectors such as employment and agriculture, and initiatives in health, education, and governance. It questions whether the promised development was achieved or if India veered off course, as per Amartya Sen's critique. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…