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Ashok Lahiri Appointed NITI Aayog Vice Chairman; Nitin Nabin Calls Him "Pride of Bengal"

Dr Ashok Lahiri has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. BJP National President Nitin Nabin congratulated him, calling him the "Pride of Bengal" and highlighting his vast experience. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Lahiri and expressed confidence in his role to strengthen India's reform trajectory. Lahiri previously served as Chief Economic Advisor and was a member of the 15th Finance Commission.

Key Points: Ashok Lahiri Appointed NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

  • Dr Ashok Lahiri appointed NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
  • Nitin Nabin calls him "Pride of Bengal"
  • PM Modi conveys best wishes for reform journey
  • Lahiri brings experience as former Chief Economic Advisor, 15th Finance Commission member
  • New full-time members also appointed to NITI Aayog
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Nitin Nabin congratulates Ashok Lahiri on his appointment as NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, calls him "Pride of Bengal"

BJP leader Nitin Nabin congratulates economist Ashok Lahiri on becoming NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, calling him "Pride of Bengal." PM Modi also extends best wishes.

"Heartiest congratulations to the renowned economist and 'Pride of Bengal,' Dr Ashok Lahiri, on his appointment as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. - Nitin Nabin"

New Delhi, April 25

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Saturday congratulated renowned economist Dr Ashok Lahiri on his appointment as the new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, expressing confidence that his experience would contribute significantly to India's policy framework.

In a post on X, Nabin described Lahiri as the "Pride of Bengal" and highlighted his experience as former Chief Economic Advisor, Member of the 15th Finance Commission and MLA.

"Heartiest congratulations to the renowned economist and 'Pride of Bengal,' Dr Ashok Lahiri, on his appointment as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. With his vast experience as former Chief Economic Advisor, Member of the 15th Finance Commission, and MLA, he brings invaluable depth to India's policy framework," he said.

Nabin further extended his wishes to other newly appointed full-time members of the policy think tank.

"I also extend my best wishes to Rajiv Gauba, Prof. K. V. Raju, Prof. Gobardhan Das, Prof. Abhay Karandikar and Dr. M. Srinivas on their appointments as Full-Time Members of NITI Aayog. Under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, your collective expertise will further strengthen our commitment to a Viksit Bhara," he added.

Earlier, PM Modi also congratulated economist Ashok Kumar Lahiri on his appointment, expressing confidence that his expertise will bolster India's reform trajectory.

In a post on X, the PM Modi said, "Met Ashok Kumar Lahiri and conveyed my best wishes on his being appointed as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. His rich experience in economics and public policy will greatly strengthen India's reform journey and the journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. I am confident his efforts will further energise policymaking in our nation. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure."

Lahiri, who was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the government's apex policy think tank on Friday, held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, signalling the beginning of his tenure at a time when India is navigating a complex global economic environment.

While details of the meeting were not officially disclosed, the interaction assumes significance as NITI Aayog plays a key role in shaping India's economic policy framework and driving reforms across sectors.

The new Niti Aayog team includes two eminent experts hailing from West Bengal -senior economist Dr Ashok Lahiri as Vice Chairperson and Scientist Dr Gobardhan Das as Member, sources said on Friday.

- ANI

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Priya S
Let's hope this appointment brings some practical reforms for the common man. We need jobs and affordable prices, not just theoretical policies. Hope Dr Lahiri delivers on ground-level issues.
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Rohit P
The team looks solid - two experts from Bengal, a bureaucrat like Rajiv Gauba, and academics. Under PM Modi's vision, this could be a game-changer for Viksit Bharat. Let's see what policies they roll out.
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Siddharth J
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. NITI Aayog has made some good recommendations but implementation has been slow. Hope this new team focuses on agricultural reforms and rural development. Our farmers need real support.
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Neha E
Congratulations to Dr Lahiri! As a Bengali, I'm proud that our state's talent is being recognised nationally. Hope he uses his expertise to bridge the gap between economic growth and social welfare. 🙏
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Kavya N
Good to see economists and scientists getting top positions. But I hope this isn't just another political appointment. We need to see concrete results - better GDP numbers, more jobs, and improved quality of life for everyone.

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