Whether in power or outside, he always identified himself with the struggles of the poor for land, wages and livelihood. He could communicate with them easily and endeared himself to the masses
There is no guarantee that the increase in capital expenditure would produce the desired outcomes unless major governance reforms are initiated against cronyism
The stand of Indian government is devoid of any macro-economic logic. It is not a contra-cyclical, but a pro-cyclical stance. And it is untenable, legally and morally.
Kerala’s health system is a proud legacy of our past. It has had a rebirth under the present Left government with a big push in infrastructure and equipment investment of around Rs 4,000 crore from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board.
The Union Finance Minister’s speech hid more than it revealed. So much time was spent on Aspirational India, Economic Development and Caring Society, that many of what was said did not fit easily under those labels.
Black money is not a stock, but a process. The voodoo economists of the Modi regime have scripted the collapse of demand, slide in growth, while black money remains undiminished.