October 19, 2022 | Commentary
  • Type of publication: Commentary
  • Research or In The Media: Commentary
  • Research Area: Asian Political Economy
  • Publication Date: 2022-10-19
  • Authors:
    • Add Authors: Jayati Ghosh
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>> Read article published by Project Syndicate

PERI's Jayati Ghosh discusses how COVID-19’s devastating impact on India has been compounded by the BJP government’s disastrous decision to impose nationwide lockdowns without providing any support to workers. Instead, the BJP used the pandemic to consolidate its power and suppress dissent.

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