A day after presenting his maiden Budget, finance minister Jaswant Singh appeared relaxed and unmoved by protests against some of his proposals from his allies in the government. The soft aroma of incense sticks and light music in the background provided the backdrop for his post-Budget interview with Business Standard. Excerpts:
What are the assumptions behind your budget?
At the core of my Budget exercise is the citizen. The logic of the thought process behind my Budget takes you to the