It is the single biggest story that is confronting this country - the state of the economy. Growth is at a three year low, at just 5.7 per cent - something even the most die-hard supporters of the government say is too low and needs to be fixed. And where are the jobs? That is the key question for most folks as new data shows that creations of jobs has also shown a sharp decline. Many economists believe a combination of demonetisation and the GDP implementation has only added to the problem. Others don't think demonetisation was such a big factor. Just last week former finance minister Yashwant Sinha went public with scathing criticism of the way the economy is being handled - he doesn't believe it will be fixed by 2019, the time of the next General election. Joining us on Left, Right and Centre, a man who has worn many hats, former union minister in the previous NDA government, a former editor and economist, Arun Shourie.
