PM Modi Meets Ashok Lahiri After Appointment as NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman

Brief By Hindustan Times / 8:07 PM on 25 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met economist Ashok Lahiri following his appointment as NITI Aayog vice-chairman. Lahiri, a former chief economic adviser and BJP MLA from West Bengal, is expected to strengthen policy design and reforms. His appointment comes amid political developments in the state and signals the Centre’s focus on economic expertise.