India's economic reform agenda hits roadblocks

[WorldNews]

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious reform agenda has stalled with crucial bills stuck in India's parliament, which ended its latest session this week in bitter uproar. After sweeping to power 15 months ago in a landslide election victory, Modi's right-wing government promised a string of business-friendly reforms to attract foreign investment and revive the economy. A year after Modi's first Independence Day speech, hailed as a political tour de force, analysts say he risks failing to deliver on his promises.

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