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Urgent and decisive action will set the tone for the new administration. To begin with, kickstart investments, decentralise project execution and automate processes
The fact that the electoral promise has evolved from 'roti, kapda, makaan' to 'bijli, sadak, paani' underlines the importance of infrastructure in the government agenda
For this, the new government will need to move away from over-regulation to a system of self-regulation
For the next five years, the focus should be on using our biggest asset—our demographic dividend—to turn India into an economic powerhouse
Showing strength and effectiveness in leadership will send the right message to all the stakeholders, including foreign investors