A tough period looms for India’s new-look government

At a swish Delhi party under a full moon this week, a clutch of parliamentarians flitted gaily around a newly promoted young minister. By a palm tree a senior cabinet figure looked on, smiling. It was a natural moment to celebrate, right after October 28th, when Manmohan Singh, the prime minister, reshuffled 22 ministers. Yet soon the cheerful mood may give way to growing trepidation over the difficult months ahead.

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