National interests and strategic are misused words to justify every kind of autarky. Our generalist bureaucrats cheerlead the government of the day into making decisions which will then be clarified and notified endlessly. We live in times when protectionism, crony capitalism and rent seeking is given a free pass under the cover of national interests.
To butcher Victor Hugo's quote: No force on earth can stop the revival of a dumb, failed idea if it sounds seductive enough.
Considering their pathological hatred for Nehru, it is surprising that BJP government going back to his economic model. Do they even realise this?
National interests and strategic are misused words to justify every kind of autarky. Our generalist bureaucrats cheerlead the government of the day into making decisions which will then be clarified and notified endlessly. We live in times when protectionism, crony capitalism and rent seeking is given a free pass under the cover of national interests.