The scheduled Monsoon Session of Parliament has concluded today. Politically, this session was very educative but, frustrating. Parliament represents the best in Indian democracy. ‘Parliamentary paralysis without an…
In response to my blog ‘Dissent or Disruption – The Congress Party’s Position on GST’, I have received a response through a blog “How Congress will block GST”…
The Report of the Select Committee on the Goods and Services Tax has been submitted to the Rajya Sabha. The Constitution Amendment Bill has already been approved by…
The release of the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) on Friday offers an opportunity to reflect upon the strategy for uplifting the lives of India’s poor and vulnerable.…
Some friends in West Bengal have asked for greater central assistance to West Bengal. How much does West Bengal get from the Centre? The impact of the Fourteenth…
The Congress Party today had a meeting of the Chief Ministers of the nine Congress ruled States. The Party leadership raised an issue that Congress ruled States have…
Look back at the situation that existed a year ago before the NDA Government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office. The Government wanted to centralize power…
On Friday, the 10th April, 2015, along with Chief Minister of Gujarat, I inaugurated “Gujarat International Finance Tec-City” popularly known as the Gift City. The Gift City is…
Some disillusioned members of the AAP have taken up the case of the party’s dubious funding. The AAP is a brilliant propagandist. It claims to wear the label…
The World Economic Forum’s Meet at Davos was one with a difference. India had the second largest contingent next only to that of the United States. For the…