All eyes on new FM

The mini-reshuffle of the Union Cabinet is disappointing. True, the appointment of P Chidambaram as a full-time finance minister is a relief; the prime minister’s month-long stewardship of the ministry did not feature any major new directions or fresh policy initiatives. As home minister, Mr Chidambaram provided a clear direction to policies pertaining to internal security. He is now expected to take firm charge of the government's finances, which are in dire need of prudent management. However, the vacancy at the home ministry has been filled with Sushil Kumar Shinde, till then serving as power minister.

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