Modi Has Prolific 10 Days as Opposition Shuns India’s Parliament
- About 25 bills were passed in the session that ended this week
- Labor and farm bills involve political risk for ruling party
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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India’s latest parliament session ended in 10 days but it was one of the most productive in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s six year stint, as his administration managed to push through a stalled reform agenda to try and reverse the worst economic downturn in decades.
The legislative reforms, including overhauling labor laws to farm regulation and finance, were pushed through by a voice vote with very little discussion or debate. Angry opposition lawmakers protested vociferously and eight were even suspended for “unruly behavior” amid angry scenes in both houses.