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Events • June 11, 2013 

# India Grows at Night: A Liberal Case for a Strong State 

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“India grows at night while the government sleeps” is an Indian expression referring to the country’s impressive economic rise despite the presence of a large, burdensome state. Gurcharan Das will explain how India’s story of private success and public failure is not sustainable and that the country’s recent growth slowdown signals the need for a strong liberal state that would ensure accountability, perform limited and well-defined functions, and base itself on the rule of law. Swami Aiyar will discuss contemporary Indian society and the prospects of Das’s proposals.

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##### [Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar](/people/swaminathan-s-anklesaria-aiyar)

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