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French economist Thomas Piketty is part of an 11-member expert committee set up by the Telangana government to analyze the findings of a caste survey and suggest evidence-based policies. Piketty has expressed happiness to participate in this effort to address inequalities and underdevelopment in India. The BJP has criticized the inclusion of a foreign expert, but the panel member ThePrint spoke to considers their concerns misplaced.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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