Modi govt's negligence increased unemployment in India, demonetization being the main reason: Dr. Manmohan Singh

  • Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, who arrived in Kerala, inaugurated a virtual conference of Rajiv Gandhi Development Studies, a think tank associated with the Congress Party.
  • Meanwhile, targeting the Modi govt, he said that the Modi government does not consult with the states before taking a decision.
  • He said that regular consultation is a philosophy rooted in India's economic and political cornerstone, but the Modi government does not attach importance to it.
  • The former PM said that due to this foolish decision by the BJP government, the unemployment rate in the country has increased.
  • In a conference called "Pratheeksha 2030", the former PM said, "Unemployment is high and the informal sector is in shambles."
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