Modi government gets elbow room for policy tweaks
The GST Council has taken decisions by consensus, but state finance ministers from Opposition-ruled states blame the Centre. The victory in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh strengthens the Centre's hand, while the ouster of Congress complicates matters in Jaipur and Raipur regarding the National Pension System. Congress winning control of the Telangana assembly adds further complexity. Central government employees want a pension scheme that guarantees at least 50% of their last salary.
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