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In reply to the discussion: The Indian Election of 2014 (informed ramblings) [View all]Joel thakkar
(363 posts)52. n/t
1) Yes but they have said that they will also close trade talks and other things if Pak continues to produce terrorist and cross them in indian border.
2) Expectations are sky high..but let's see BJP is a mixture of liberal and conservative policies on economic terms..they are pro-renewable energy, pro-environment, pro-public transportation, pro for poor farmers but they are still pro-privatization and business. The only thing that they oppose in privatization is FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in Multi-Brand-Retail..that means they oppose walmart and other big companies coming in india...rest in all sectors and they are pro-business and provide incentives to invest
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I hope you are right. My reading of his time as governor is one of increased strife between
pampango
May 2014
#33
i would like to see exit poll results and see how certain groups voted , how much muslim
JI7
May 2014
#40
Great write-up, but not sure if we can call the BJP center right...they are pretty left
Vehl
May 2014
#19