Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand orders asking eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display names of owners threatens to cause a foundational tear in India’s secular fabric. The divisive order alienates Muslims and paints a target on them. The Supreme Court’s stay on the order promises to safeguard the Constitution.
Economic Survey’s criticism of private sector somewhat unfair. But it rightly calls out mis-selling
Economic Survey 2023-24 has come down harshly on India’s private sector. Some criticism, such as blaming it for social media and fast food consumption, is unfair. And if companies aren’t investing adequately, it’s for government to figure out why. However, calling out mis-selling by financial companies met an urgent need.
May the welcome stay be followed by a detailed final order that draws the curtain on such adventurism by all state governments in future.