The UP election and what it means for reforms

The upcoming election in Uttar Pradesh (UP) – India’s most populous state and one of its most politically important – is already having an impact on economic policy as contentious reforms have been put on the back burner over recent months. A poor performance from the incumbent BJP would probably add to its hesitancy in pursuing major reforms ahead of the general election in 2024.

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