Shourie slams Narendra Modi: 10 things he said

Shourie slams Narendra Modi: 10 things he said

Arun Shourie, one of the most influential BJP ideologues during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for poor handling of the Indian economy. Full text of Shourie's interview to Karan Thapar 

IndiaToday.in  New Delhi, May 1, 2015 | UPDATED 11:38 IST 
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In an exclusive interview with Headlines Today's Karan Thapar on the first anniversary of BJP-led NDA government on Friday, Arun Shourie, one of the most influential BJP ideologues during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for poor handling of the Indian economy and turning a blind eye to the attacks on minorities by the right-wing groups. SEE FULL VIDEO 
Here are the 10 things that Arun Shourie said about Modi government in the interview: Full text of Arun Shourie's interview 
1) The government lacks clear thinking. The government has good ideas but poor in implementation. There is a big gap between perception and promise, and projection and performance. The government must become low profile.
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2) Modi's economic policy is directionless. There is no big picture in economy policy. Modi's focus on the economy is like a CM. He should focus more on policy instead of projects.
3) Modi's foreign policy is a success but India has to follow up on the MoUs. Modi needs to execute policies quickly. China is a principal challenge for India. India's foreign policy is getting reoriented. Modi has to move much faster. Nobody is waiting for us. The US is already feeling impatient. Keeping Sushma Swaraj on the margins is wrong.
4) Lack of clarity in government on Pakistan. Need a steadier gaze towards Pakistan.
5) Investment has not picked up. The government can't ignore India inc warnings. The government needs to wake up. Investors still have hope but the industrial sector is waiting for concrete moves. The growth claims are only to make headlines and the government only wants to manage headlines.
6) Uncertainty exists over tax regime. Tax regime is confused. The government is alienating the investors. It is backtracking on tax decisions.
7) India needs labour reforms. There was no need for land bill controversy. Ordinances were ill-advised. They led to disruptions. BJP supported the previous Land Bill. Allies were not taken into confidence. Modi must embrace the opposition. No reform can take place without the oppositions' support. The opposition is ganging up against Modi and the BJP is frightening others.
8) Vacancies in critical posts are worrying. Don't know why the posts are not filled. Vital institutions are suffering. Institutions are being starved to death. Institutions are being devalued.
9) The government must respond to minority fears. Govt has failed on assuring minorities. No response to concern of minorities. Alienating minorities is dangerous. The Christians are rightfully upset. PM should speak out often. Modi must speak on critical issues. Modi silent on moral questions.
10) The monogrammed suit was inexplicable, a critical mistake. Don't understand why he wore it.