Govt decision to abolish Planning Commission 'dangerous': AAP

August 15, 2014 18:30

AAP today slammed the government for its decision to abolish the Planning Commission and replace it with a new institution, saying the move was "dangerous" for the country as it will end a platform meant to review policies and programmes.

"Despite several shortcomings, the Planning Commission is a platform to review government's policies and programmes concerning the poor, dalits and tribals," AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said here.

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