Modi government's one month report card

Narendra Modi at PM's office in New Delhi, India

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes one month in office, there are clear signals of a marked shift from the previous UPA regime in terms of style of governance. Except the case of rail fare hike, which was partially rolled back on suburban journey due to pressures from poll-bound Maharashtra, the NDA government has been firm and decisive.

My report on Modi's first month in office. Listen to the report here or copy paste this link in your browser - http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/hindi/highlight/page/id/345078/t/Modi-government-s-one-month-report-card/in/english

First published by SBS Radio Hindi Program

Understanding Narendra Modi

The Australia India Institute (AII) is a leading centre for the study of India located in Melbourne. Through its teaching, research, public policy and outreach programs, it is building Australia’s capacity to understand India. AII is also a hub for dialogue, research and partnerships between India and Australia. Based at the University of Melbourne, the Institute hosts a growing range of programs that are deepening and enriching the relationship between the two countries.

Australia India Institute provided me an opportunity to represent the Institute at a panel discussion organised by the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) in Sydney after Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's 15th Prime Minister. My task was to throw light on Narendra Modi's style of functioning and what his arrival on the national scene means for Australia.

The panel included, Mr Sanjay Sudhir - Consul General of India, Mr Neville Roach – Chairman, ANZ Advisory Board TCS, Mr Kumar Parakala – Partner, KPMG, Ms Mosiqi Acharya – Journalist (India) and Mr Arun Jagatramka – Chairman & MD, Gujarat NRE Coke LTD (India). Each panellist presented their views of the new Indian government which was followed by a question and answer round. 

Official press release - https://www.aibc.org.au/images/Press_Release_AIBC%20Post%20Elections%2012%20June%202014.pdf
Photos provided by AIBC