AAP government’s decision to notify one of the three contentious farm laws while CM Arvind Kejriwal demands their repeal is another example of political opportunism and hypocrisy. Allowing trade of foodgrains and poultry outside mandis is good, but AAP must own it up. Kejriwal is sending mixed signals to farmers.
GST inflows topping Rs 1 lakh crore good news for economy, but it mustn’t delay fixing GST issues
GST inflows topping Rs 1 lakh crore for a second straight month is another sliver of hope for the economy. This trend should sustain to ensure revival gains momentum. This also shouldn’t lead to complacency over fixing GST’s problems, whether it’s dues to states or the complicated slabs and rates.
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