For a government that thrives on events and celebration, the eerie silence during the lead-up to this important anniversary is a possible indication that it has accepted that glitzy PR is no longer sufficient to hide the perilously weakened manufacturing sector.

In 2023, the Indian economy is facing high inflation and income inequality. The high inflation is not the product of market forces alone but governmental interventions that prioritise one section over another.

Like in previous years, the prime minister claimed sole credit for every achievement, often appropriating inevitable progress as a major success; he ignored facts and deftly disregard past promises, and brushed aside legitimate concerns of the people.

Some inequality is inevitable, but it is unconscionable for a small section to corner the gains exclusively. 

The Modi government has repeatedly bet on making grand announcements devoid of good economic sense that ultimately yield nothing for the people. 

As the government readies for 'Amrit Kaal', the citizens deserve to know if the promised 'ache din' and 'New India' are finally here.

The Union Budget speech of 2022 will be remembered as the historic moment when an Indian government committed itself to the redistribution of wealth from the poor to the rich.