BJP will ensure reforms using electoral wins: Bhartia

Despite hopes, the Winter Session of Parliament failed to approve crucial bills related to reforms. But HT Media editorial director Shobhana Bhartia is ready to give credit to the government for its recent political wins and believes that reforms will eventually come riding on BJP’s poll performance.In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Bhartia said the government did well in Lok Sabha but messed up in Rajya Sabha. The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill which provides for fresh auction of 204 coal blocks de-allocated by the Supreme Court in September, remained pending in the Rajya Sabha even though the Lok Sabha passed it on December 12.

Also Read: Cabinet clears coal ordinanceBhartia frowned upon the recent reports of religious conversions. She reminded that the party has come to power because people wanted development and issues like religious conversion will derail government's chief purpose.Although corporate India believes in this government, others now want reassurance from PM Modi and his government, she concluded.

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