Haseeb Drabu Vs N K Singh: Bureaucracy, Federalism & Power Play | BT India@100

At the BT India@100 Summit, N K Singh and Haseeb Drabu lock horns in a compelling exchange on the balance of power in India's federal structure. Drabu slams the unchecked dominance of IAS officers heading every regulatory body, calling it a bureaucratic capture of economic governance. He advocates for stronger federal institutions like the GST Council that give states a voice. N K Singh pushes back, defending the role of experienced civil servants but agrees on the need for a new constitutional compact—especially a relook at the 7th Schedule to truly empower states. A fiery face-off on regulation, reform, and the future of Indian federalism.