'Ministers in the Narendra Modi government naturally face the blame for bad policy decisions, as they are the ones approving them. But there’s another group that conveniently escapes rightful blame despite mooting those ill-thought-out policies in the first place: bureaucrats.
...Modi’s ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ slogan was meant to reduce bureaucratic discretion. Unfortunately, the reality has been the opposite. The bureaucracy is back in control—and how. This is increasingly evident from the decisions being made.
Yet another example of a policy overshadowed by backlash was the July 2024 decision to remove the indexation benefit on capital gains from real estate sales. Following major blowback from both supporters and critics, Sitharaman announced that indexation would still apply to properties purchased before 2001. Soon after, the government rolled back the announcement entirely.
...From promising to rein in the bureaucracy to appointing bureaucrats to significant Cabinet posts and regulatory roles, the Modi government’s capitulation to civil servants is complete. But if they are going to be given increasing power, they should also face their share of accountability.'
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