Figure Watch

Poor Numbers

Change the figures when if the situation can8217;t be changed. This seems to be the motto of the Government. Total confusion reigns on the issue of poverty estimates in the country. First figure was offered by the Congress Government who said that poverty had reduced by 11 per cent between 1987-88 to 1993-94. But later when the United Front Government took over, the figures were revised to a mere 2.89 per cent fall.