PTI PhotoIn the days that followed the November 8 demonetisation announcement, one refrain often heard was “Rukiye, Modiji Budget mein kuch denge, zaroor”. We thought Modi had played with the soul of India with demonetisation and would now reward people in a big way. So, the transition from subsidies to basic income is not an easy one. There is nothing here for the BJP to tom tom to voters about, he said. Not playing to the gallery, some leaders admit, may be good economics but could be good politics — for the Oppositon.

Source: Indian Express February 01, 2017 20:45 UTC