Harsha Kakar Assessment of the Modi Government’s performance in the past nine years under various heads continues under discussion. In the defence sector, at the outset, the Government came as a breath of fresh air, as Anthony, the UPA defence minister from 2006 to 2014, hesitated to sign procurements, fearing accusations of corruption. His clean reputation mattered more than modernization. Hence, modernization plans were shelved and large parts of the capital budget returned to the Government annually. The Modi Government … Continue reading Nine years of management of defence