The resulting controversies have convulsed the country and dominated political discourse, sidelining Modi’s economic policies in the process. Indeed, protests by opposition parties have paralyzed the parliament, making it impossible for the government to introduce – let alone pass – important elements of pending economic-reform legislation, such as a law raising the limit on foreign-owned stakes in the insurance sector to 49%.
由此造成的争议震动了整个印度，也主宰了政治议程，而在此过程中，莫迪的经济政策被边缘化了。事实上，反对党的示威已经让议会陷入了瘫痪，政府根本不可能引入——更不用说通过——待定经济改革立法的要素，包括将保险业外国所有权比例上限提高到49%的法律。