Governance of Dr. Man Mohan Singh (UPA) Vs Narenda Modi (NDA) Period in India

Abstract: The objective of the paper is to find the comparative study between Manmohan Singh government and Modi government governance in India. The UPA government (2004–2014) focused on inclusive growth and launched major welfare schemes like MGNREGA and the Right to Education, but its early economic momentum slowed due to global crises and policy paralysis. In contrast, the NDA government (2014–present) emphasized structural reforms such as GST and Digital India, though measures like demonetization had mixed short-term impacts. While UPA pursued a low-profile foreign policy and strengthened ties with the U.S., NDA adopted a more assertive global and regional diplomatic approach. Leadership under Manmohan Singh was technocratic and understated, often seen as guided by party leadership, whereas Narendra Modi’s tenure has been marked by strong, centralized decision-making. The UPA era was marred by high-profile corruption scandals, while the NDA has largely avoided such scams but has faced criticism over civil liberties and societal polarization.