Rahul Gandhi’s Northeast Delhi visit has come too late, looks like exercise in TRP politics
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Rahul Gandhi’s Northeast Delhi visit has come too late, looks like exercise in TRP politics

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Rahul Gandhi’s visit to riot-affected areas of Northeast Delhi is a week too late. And it was an exercise in TRP politics and tokenism. Congress was missing on the ground when goons were on rampage. The slothful and seemingly disinterested party isn’t functioning as an effective opposition, thereby weakening democracy.

Companies Act and CSR decisions are long overdue, but move will bring relief to businesses

The Union Cabinet’s decision to further decriminalise the Companies Act and relax CSR provisions has been long overdue. Signs of economic recovery are still distant, but the policy reversal will bring new relief to corporate sector, improve the ease of doing business and restore business confidence in the government’s intent.