India Government Struggles to Move Economy Forward A debate is under way in India about the country's economic future, one hampered by persistent widespread poverty. Before it was elected to office, the Congress Party had a grand plan for helping the poor; but the plan has begun to unravel.

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India Government Struggles to Move Economy Forward

March 29, 200512:00 AM ET

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A debate is under way in India about the country's economic future, one hampered by persistent widespread poverty. Before it was elected to office, the Congress Party had a grand plan for helping the poor; but the plan has begun to unravel.