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"The belt tightening comes as India's government was criticised by voters and opposition parties for raising the price of fuel more than was expected earlier in the week."

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Peaceblinkfriend  #524158  Sat, 07 Jun 08 01:26 PM
The belt tightening comes as India's government was criticised by voters and opposition parties for raising the price of fuel more than was expected earlier in the week. (BBC)
 
 
 
 I wonder why it isn't 'came' instead.
 
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Clive  #524215  Sat, 07 Jun 08 04:59 PM

Hiu,

The present tense suggests the belt-tightening is still going on.

If this all related to events 20 years ago, one would of course use the simple past.

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Peaceblinkfriend  #524304  Sat, 07 Jun 08 09:21 PM

I see. Thanks Clive.

 

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