- Assumed inflation is 4.5 per cent, and growth 6-6.5 per cent compared to five in '02-03. That's a big gamble.
- Over half a point of new debt is on account of bailouts and LIC scheme subsidy. So, fiscal expansion is less.
- Road schemes will be financed solely by Rs 15,237 crore of oil cesses paid by the public.
- 9 per cent annuity scheme for the over-55 benefits only the rich as well as creates huge hidden subsidy.
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