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03.08.2010
I wonder why the Government is pursing policies that transfer most of the
burden on the Aam Admi and aggravate inflation. The argument that oil
marketing companies are incurring loss and hence the Government cannot
continue to share the under recoveries is not tenable.
When the Government gives away so much and favours the rich and
corporates, why not the Government continue to bear the financial burden of the
oil marketing companies reign the prices of Petroleum products and relieve the
common man from the hyper inflation. If there is a will, there is a way. But the
Government do not think about it.
The Government is of the view that the people can withstand the vigorous
of inflation since they have higher income and more purchasing power.
The Government is also under the mistaken impression that the people have
understood the compulsion of hike in fuel prices and may not find fault with the
Government.
Let me assert the silent majority of the people are suffering a lot and
burying under the impact of price rise. At the opportune time, they will give vent
to their feeling. Writings on the wall are clear and it is for the Government to act.
Prime Minister has recently said that food production has to be increased to
control prices. Yes, every one agrees. But the Government continues to neglect
the Agricultural sector leaving the farmers at the mercy of money lenders. With
no additional investment on agriculture, etc. to expect food production to increase
will amount to a miracle. What we need is a second green revolution on the farm
front. Then only agriculture sector will show substantial growth and the country
will have a sigh of relief.
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