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THSubramanian Swamy shares his critical perspective on how economic decisions are handled within the Indian government.
He questions the functioning of the Ministry of Finance, suggesting that the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has limited independent authority and often works according to directives from the Prime Minister’s Office.
During the conversation, the topic of transparency in governance also comes up. The interviewer references an IAS officer who suggested that if the PMO implemented a fully transparent system to track every government file—showing where it is and how long it stays there—it could significantly improve administrative efficiency.
Swamy argues that such transparency is unlikely because it would limit the ability of the system to distribute economic benefits through opaque processes. He also raises concerns about large corporate groups such as Adani Group, implying that lack of transparency in auctions and decision-making can enable unfair advantages.
The discussion ultimately focuses on a broader theme: governance, accountability, and the need for transparent systems in public administration.
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