Indian premier moves to bolster his cabinet as government faces test in state elections

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Indian Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao has appointed six new cabinet ministers to bolster his government in the upcoming state elections. Rao reappointed former ministers Madhav Rado Scindia and P. Chidambaram as heads of the tourism and civil aviation and the state ministries, respectively. Political analysts noted that the new appointments are not likely to influence the results of the state elections. However, they could prove significant in preserving Rao's position as head of the government and his party in the aftermath of the elections.

Political activity, Political aspects, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Rao, P.V. Narasimha

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India's reforms advance even as the poor get more

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The Indian government's recently announced FY 1995 budget is being hailed by various sectors for its emphasis on social reform programs. The new budget includes substantial funding increases for a variety of rural development, health and education programs. However, many in the business sector were disappointed with the new budget as it does not contain the corporate tax breaks earlier promised by Indian Finance Minister Manmohan Singh.

Public Finance Activities, Budget Process, Finance, Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Welfare, Public assistance

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