 "FM raps EC 'clampdown' on govt activities")
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said the Election Commission's "clampdown" on government activities after the announcement of the poll schedule is not justified in a growing economy like India.
"...A number of programmes which require spending have in fact slowed. I don't think this kind of clampdown on all activities is justified...How is it justified in a democracy and in a growing country?" he said in New Delhi. Chidambaram said "only something which has a very clear political significance should be frowned upon" by the Election Commission and normal activity of the government should continue.
"...A number of programmes which require spending have in fact slowed. I don't think this kind of clampdown on all activities is justified...How is it justified in a democracy and in a growing country?" he said in New Delhi. Chidambaram said "only something which has a very clear political significance should be frowned upon" by the Election Commission and normal activity of the government should continue.
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