Budget Likely To Pose A Litmus Test For PM Modi

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi came into power for the third time, there were speculations that he will face challenges and every decision he takes is going to be litmus test.

- AJIT MAINDOLA

So far, he has been successful as there was no objection raised by his allies. However, there is high possibility that the Prime Minister will easily pass the first test of his third term as well.

So far, indications suggest that the opposition is unlikely to pose significant obstacles for the positions of Lok Sabha Speaker or Deputy Speaker. Elections for both roles are expected to proceed by consensus according to Modi's preference. However, the true challenge lies ahead.

The upcoming task is presenting the general budget. The Modi government's primary challenges include tackling inflation and unemployment, which were major factors contributing to their defeat in the 2024 general elections. Besides, one of the major concerns is to convince the farmers. To address this, the government has initiated by announcing minimum support prices for certain crops.