Press Releases Archive

Lok Satta Honors Telangana Stalwarts

The Lok Satta Party today honored some writers, poets and freedom fighters of Telangana as part of celebrating September 17, the day Telangana became a part of the Indian Union, as National Unity Day.

It presented bouquets and shawls to Mr. Chennamaneni Rajeswara Rao and Mrs. Suguna, both freedom fighters. Mr. Suddala Ashok Tej and Mr. Nissar, both lyric writers, Mr. Solipeta Ramachandra Reddy, a fighter for local self-rule and Dr. Tirunagari, Telugu pundit and writer.

Addressing the gathering, Lok Satta Party national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan recalled the services of people like Suravaram Prathap Reddy, Kaloji, Dasaradhi, Komaram Bheem, Chakali Ilamma, Maqdoom Mohiuddin and Mallu Swarajyam. They made personal sacrifices for the sake of lofty ideals.

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 20:04

September 17 is National Unity Day: Lok Satta

The Lok Satta Party is celebrating September 17 on which the last princely State of Hyderabad merged with the Indian Union in 1948 as National Unity Day, said its national President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan here today.

Unfurling the national flag at the party headquarters to celebrate National Unity Day, Dr. JP said that national leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel accomplished the merger of nearly 540 princely States with almost no bloodshed. The entire nation should be proud of this unprecedented development in world history. It should not be viewed as an event concerning Hindus and Muslims or Kannadigas and Marathas. If we wrangle amongst ourselves based on region or religion, we will be endangering national unity. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi he said, the concept of an eye for an eye will leave everyone blind. As Nehru said, "If India loses who wins; if India wins, who loses?"

Dr. JP pointed out that India has survived as a nation because it opted for a federal setup which gave voice to every section whatever be its religion or caste or culture. In the recent past, the federal system has struck deeper roots. The time has now come for devolving powers and resources on local governments, the third tier of the federal setup.

Dr. JP regretted that in the name of federalism some States have been undermining economic development and promoting corruption and cited some States' objections to creation of strong Lokayuktas and introduction of the Goods and Services Act.

Dr. JP pointed out that India is a country known for its complexities and diversity. Growth opportunities should be provided to all irrespective of the accident of their birth in a particular caste or religion or class.

Lok Satta Party Working President D. V. V. S. Varma, and leaders G. Raja Reddy, Bandaru Rammohan Rao, V. Vijayender Reddy, S. Manorama, K. Geeta Murthy, M. Satyanarayana, Padmaja Rani and Hyma took part in the function.

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 18:03

Sri Surendra Srivastava's Chat on Twitter

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @teentakle1212 @Amitjan many thanks. we need more people to join in

As Reply to

Prateek Thakker @teentakle1212 - RT @Amitjan: #loksattalive : Congrts , great effort to educate people from myths. nation like India can do wonders by regualized back ends

Srinivas Mandapati @srinumandpati - @SurendraLSP @JP_LOKSATTA read somewhere India already has FDI in cold storage? If true, why hasn't this policy had impact on the ground

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @srinumandpati @JP_LOKSATTA Indian manufacturing sector is already hit by bad and corrupt governance, lack of infrastructure cont

As Reply to

Srinivas Mandapati @srinumandpati - @JP_LOKSATTA The BJP claims FDI in retail will hurt the country's manufacturing sector. "Sales boys and girls" . Thoughts? #loksattalive

Srinivas Mandapati @srinumandpati - @SurendraLSP @JP_LOKSATTA read somewhere India already has FDI in cold storage? If true, why hasn't this policy had impact on the ground

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @SurendraLSP @srinumandpati @JP_LOKSATTA in fact FDI will help creating supply chain infrastructure and help

As Reply to

Srinivas Mandapati @srinumandpati - @JP_LOKSATTA The BJP claims FDI in retail will hurt the country's manufacturing sector. "Sales boys and girls" . Thoughts? #loksattalive

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @GVRDon @JP_LOKSATTA FDI will help create supply chain infrastructure and bring the skills for its efficient management

As Reply to

Raghava Rohit @GVRDon - @JP_LOKSATTA how can the policies be implemented without having the necessary infrastructure,resources,man management? #loksattalive

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @ramramdas @JP_LOKSATTA agree

As Reply to

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive just a policy announcement may not open the gates. Too much noise both pro and con is being made abt FDI

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI also reduces current account deficit. Rupee now is under pressure and trade deficit is 4.4% of GDP.

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @massmaharaaj @JP_LOKSATTA Multiple reforms in various sectors of politics and governance needed...

As Reply to

Z RAVITEJA REDDY @massmaharaaj - #loksattalive how to remove Corruption? Any plan and that a single person can do? @JP_LOKSATTA

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @actindia agree therefore there FDI move is welcomed

As Reply to

sateashjain @actindia - What ?Bharat Bandh ?India already in shut down mode for the past eight years under dynamic rule of Congress-UPA,Scammohan Singh and SoniyaG.

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @SurendraLSP its a silver lining till it doesn't affect your own pocket. #loksattalive

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @PollTics @abhijitmajumder with policy parlysis Bharat is already badh for few years now. FDI in retail is silver lining

As Reply to

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - RT @abhijitmajumder: Every Bharat Bandh used to have my full and unstinting support till I chose journalism as my career #loksattalive

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @ManojThansi @JP_LOKSATTA that is why we need to be active to ensure that Govt delivers

As Reply to

Manoj Thansi @ManojThansi - @JP_LOKSATTA Sir, population is growing fast,but govt's initiatives are slower than private initiatives:( http://www.worldometers.info #LOKSATTALIVE

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @jvsk3 India need efficient supply chain management, capital for infrastructure therofore let us not worry too much about these

As Reply to

j venkatesh @jvsk3 - #loksattalive When V have a very faulty system Governing our Country is it right 2 open our Mkts 2 Notorious Retail Giants?

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @jvsk3 @JP_LOKSATTA what is killing us is not FDI but Vote Bank politics

As Reply to

j venkatesh @jvsk3 - @JP_LOKSATTA Do agree but should know whom R V inviting they R big Giants who R notorious &our present chaos idle for them2turn as Parasites

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @jvsk3 This applies to all spheres of economy. We cannot wait for politics to improve before mending economy. #fdi #loksattalive

j venkatesh @jvsk3 - #loksattalive When V have a very faulty system Governing our Country is it right 2 open our Mkts 2 Notorious Retail Giants?

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - Vote Bank Politics is creating imbalance in distributing wealth amongst people. We need political and governance reforms

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @magikalyan @JP_LOKSATTA The evidence shows that they both can exist and gain in greater then comparative loss #loksattalive

As Reply to

Kalyan Pilla @magikalyan - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive #FDI might improve the economy, but would the gain surpass the loss to the daily retail seller?

mallrui @mallrui - @sisiro @SurendraLSP Our nation is already a dont knw wat knd of chks&balances r in place #FDI #loksattalive Hav v implemented any?

mallrui @mallrui - @ramramdas @SurendraLSP @sisiro Need is storage then. Do V need #FDI tech to build storage #loksattalive

A Common Man @sisiro - @SurendraLSP @mallrui But how do we ensure that a) foreign co's dont abuse our systems n resources n b) imported mgmt skills useful to IN?

mallrui @mallrui - @SurendraLSP @sisiro Resources gvn4free & dont hv capital to buy management skills.Or V dont have intentions2b honest #FDI #loksattalive

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @SurendraLSP @sisiro @mallrui #loksattalive there are an avg 7 level of NON value adding intermediation in farm produce tday. 40% waste yet

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @sisiro @mallrui We need capital and best management skills to take on middle man and hence FDI is welcomed #loksattalive

As Reply to

A Common Man @sisiro - @mallrui Current Rythu Bazars are now infiltrated by middle men, and real farmers lost #loksattalive

mallrui @mallrui - #loksattalive RythuBazars were started in 19992benefit farmers&remove middlemen.Did V improve or try2 improve r wil only #FDI gives honesty?

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @Vidyut smaller farmers in India r already marginalized. They will infact be benefitted by capital&efficient management in supplychain..

As Reply to

Vidyut @Vidyut - FDI in retail is going to drive down global prices, eventually strangling the growth of the small farmer. #loksattalive

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @Gubbi That is a myth and evidence shows that vote bank politics manipulates policy #loksattalive

As Reply to

Vinuth M. Madinur @Gubbi - #loksattalive Although systems will be efficient end-to-end food chain control will be with bigger players, easy to manipulate gvt policies.

emanth V @hemuhere - @SurendraLSP why has the deficit become so big in the first place?,becoz of UPA's flawed policies,spending beyond means,NAC's cruel decision

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @hemuhere fiscal deficit is restricting freedom of government to reform and many such steps are needed. #loksattalive

As Reply to

emanth V @hemuhere - Disagree totally with these price hikes of LPG, petrol deisel,its got more to do with fiscal deficit and less with 'reforms #loksattalive

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @SurendraLSP Ofcourse. My point is to bring Lokpal before #FDI.

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @cloudsaaspaas Indian corporates r equally involved in similarlobb. In-factvote bankpolitics hv been holding such bold steps #loksattalive

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - WalMart has spent Rs.52 Crore in two years to lobby , as per statement made in USA. #LOKSATTALIVE

Surendra Srivastava @SurendraLSP - @sheopory Peopleopposed IT for votebank nowthey oppose FDI V wl become stronger more stronger after our supply chain is fixed. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Abhishek Sheopory @sheopory - Compare FDI to IT revolution. If MNC offices were blocked in India, would the standard of IT have improved here? #LoksattaLive

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 08:05

Dr.Ashwin Mahesh's Chat on Twitter

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - Join me, JP and Surendra Srivastava this evening from 6-7 for a live debate on twitter, as we look at the recent... http://fb.me/1jctwyuOe

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @kharesm @JP_LOKSATTA the 'policy' decision is not really taken on the basis of policy.

As Reply to

Saurabh Khare @kharesm - @JP_LOKSATTA Why is kerosene subsidy not touched? Wouldn't that increase the adulteration in diesel? Cash transfer possible? #LoksattaLive

Saurabh Khare @kharesm - @ashwinmahesh @JP_LOKSATTA hmm..correct. They didn't think of fiscal deficit when introducing NREGA or FSB. #LoksattaLive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @kharesm @JP_LOKSATTA The 'fiscal prudence' argument only makes sense if prudence is generally woven into many other decisions also.

As Reply to

Saurabh Khare @kharesm - @JP_LOKSATTA Why is kerosene subsidy not touched? Wouldn't that increase the adulteration in diesel? Cash transfer possible? #LoksattaLive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - The 'fiscal prudence' argument only makes sense if prudence is generally woven into many other decisions also. Else, just a vacuous claim.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive There is a tendency for the debate on 'F'DI to turn into a debate on organised retail itself. These are 2 different things.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Indian citizens and Indian-owned companies can already invest in the retail industry, no restrictions. And many already do.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Now the question is : should others, i.e. not Indians, also be 'allowed' to invest in the retail sector?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive 'Multi-brand' retail is a vague distinction. Govt has confused things unnecessarily by this term.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Ikea is as multi-brand as Walmart; whether one organises and integrates producers or suppliers is the only difference.

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh yes but don't we need reform in manufacturing policy & labor laws to increase efficacy of organised retail incl FDI? #FDI

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive it is inevitable in the sense that at some point in any economic chain, someone has to foot the bill

As Reply to

Aravind @arav_m - #loksattalive LSP stand on supporting fuel $ hike as inevitable seems misplaced as oil cos taxed high & inefficient schemes take big share?

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh sadly,govt looking at FDI as silver bullet w/o realizing cost of poor framework around it is settng up 4 failure #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive fully agree ... that's why I said this is as much a 'foreign' affairs issue as it is an economic one.

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh we all r aware how china keeps currency artificially low to make its exports competitive, this skews compet #loksattalive #FDI

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh true sir. unfortunately signal going out is govt opening up retail w/o looking at reforms in labor, manuf #loksattalive #FDI

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive fiscal discipline is not part of the overall policy framework of govt. They trot it out whenever it suits them.

As Reply to

Aravind @arav_m - #loksattalive LSP stand on supporting fuel $ hike as inevitable seems misplaced as oil cos taxed high & inefficient schemes take big share?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @MaheshMrcool #loksattalive they could. To some extent, already do. But they lack certain areas of expertise. Most are finance companies :)

As Reply to

Mahesh @MaheshMrcool - #loksattalive if role of bigger shops r needed why cant TATA, GMR and Birla companies step in like Reliance.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive International relations are more about 'negotiation' than about economic rationale or common sense.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Countries do what is best for themselves, usually. But some nations know how to position their view as 'good for everyone!

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Aviation FDT was permitted only by non-airlines until now - that tells how little common sense there is in 'foreign' policy.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @JhunjhunwalaFC @JP_LOKSATTA some of this is just a 'sell out' strategy. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Jhunjhunwala FC @JhunjhunwalaFC - RT @JP_LOKSATTA: #loksattalive Even Indian companies want FDI. If the bring in capital, management & technology, they should be welcome

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @JhunjhunwalaFC #loksattalive Some Indian co.s can't really hack it; they've briefly cornered certain value. Their only 'ROI' is by selling.

As Reply to

Jhunjhunwala FC @JhunjhunwalaFC - RT @JP_LOKSATTA: #loksattalive Even Indian companies want FDI. If the bring in capital, management & technology, they should be welcome

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @JhunjhunwalaFC #loksattalive Similar to Coalgate. Ghutka, chaddi makers plan to exit selling to real miners. A few retailers will do same

As Reply to

Jhunjhunwala FC @JhunjhunwalaFC - RT @JP_LOKSATTA: #loksattalive Even Indian companies want FDI. If the bring in capital, management & technology, they should be welcome

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh sadly,govt looking at FDI as silver bullet w/o realizing cost of poor framework around it is settng up 4 failure #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive fully agree ... that's why I said this is as much a 'foreign' affairs issue as it is an economic one.

As Reply to

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh we all r aware how china keeps currency artificially low to make its exports competitive, this skews compet #loksattalive #FDI

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive fiscal discipline is not part of the overall policy framework of govt. They trot it out whenever it suits them.

Aravind @arav_m - #loksattalive LSP stand on supporting fuel $ hike as inevitable seems misplaced as oil cos taxed high & inefficient schemes take big share?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive We must develop the skill to negotiate the national interest in international fora - an important part of global competition

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m time for the states to grow up. We can't hide behind Centre's idiocy all the time :) #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m no alternative to this, except to ensure that our 'negotiation' teams are strong. Can't send officials on junket tours #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive - infra is needed regardless of who uses the channel, Indian or others. Shd remove roadblocks to all infra investments

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive Real benefit is in stimulating post harvest technology.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive We must also ensure 'national interest' represented by Centre is truly the nation's interest, not just some crony capitalism.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive At state level, one source of anger is Central government doesn't really 'consult' the states on a lot of trade matters.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Blame for this lies with state MPs - what are they doing in Delhi? Especially Rajya Sabha MPs, who represent their states?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @PollTics #loksattalive most likely :) But we needn't worry too much. Even the support is based partly on realpolitik !!

As Reply to

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive is the opposition to FDI in retail based on real politic rather than any concern for small business owners?

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive But failure to act in one area is no ground for inaction else where.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @rubenmasc #loksattalive has no capacity to 'invest' in anything. Real investments require more than just money.

As Reply to

Ruben Mascarenhas @rubenmasc - #loksattalive BJP's argument is that Govt. should invest in Food processing,not leave it in pvt hands who may exploit,ur take? @as @jp

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Amitjan #loksattalive middlemen exist mainly because information and price-awareness channel between producer and consumer is broken

As Reply to

Amit Choudary @Amitjan - #loksattalive : Being concerned about Middlemen, What about farmers? even today most of them get underpaid, or their produce get wasted .

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m time for the states to grow up. We can't hide behind Centre's idiocy all the time :) #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m no alternative to this, except to ensure that our 'negotiation' teams are strong. Can't send officials on junket tours #loksattalive

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive - infra is needed regardless of who uses the channel, Indian or others. Shd remove roadblocks to all infra investments

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive Real benefit is in stimulating post harvest technology.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @RamSasidhar #loksattalive all over the world the std approach is to set up preferential access to small businesses, in the same channels.

As Reply to

Ram Sasidhar @RamSasidhar - @JP_LOKSATTA If FDI is accepted, then what initiatives should be taken to support small business owners! #loksattalive @ashwinmahesh

Ram Sasidhar @RamSasidhar - @ashwinmahesh Thank You!

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @RamSasidhar #loksattalive reserving a portion of govt buying for small businesses, lower cost of finance ... etc

As Reply to

Ram Sasidhar @RamSasidhar - @JP_LOKSATTA If FDI is accepted, then what initiatives should be taken to support small business owners! #loksattalive @ashwinmahesh

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @PollTics by all means

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive trying to act as the devil's advocate becuase the debate is heavily swayed towards pro #FDI ers.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @PollTics @JP_LOKSATTA it should not be the ONLY medium, but no harm if it is discussed here also.

As Reply to

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive critics would argue that internet is not the right medium to discuss an issue which concerns common man.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI also reduces current account deficit. Rupee now is under pressure and trade deficit is 4.4% of GDP.

Loksatta follower @LoksattaMember - @MaheshMrcool @ashwinmahesh we are not supporting every move of GOV for your kind information :)

Mahesh @MaheshMrcool - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive Now we r thinking on FDI. I want to know what Gov had achieved by nuclear Bill.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @MaheshMrcool #loksattalive risks and opportunities go hand in hand. We also missed the bus on development. Many others are far ahead.

As Reply to

Mahesh @MaheshMrcool - #loksattalive we escaped recession because our economy is mostly independent.By FDI i feel unstability in indian economy will come

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @ashwinmahesh Due to this, aren't foreign carriers have edge over indian carriers?Shouldn't it be on par with world's avg? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @abdulazeez1984 #loksattalive high ATF only works because foreign ops are a small %age. Else they would fuel abroad :)

As Reply to

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA What is your view on high ATF prices and high taxes on petrol,diesel? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive if our credit rating is lowered because of inaction interest burden will go up instantly. we have to act now.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @PollTics by all means

As Reply to

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive trying to act as the devil's advocate becuase the debate is heavily swayed towards pro #FDI ers.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @PollTics @JP_LOKSATTA it should not be the ONLY medium, but no harm if it is discussed here also.

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive critics would argue that internet is not the right medium to discuss an issue which concerns common man.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI also reduces current account deficit. Rupee now is under pressure and trade deficit is 4.4% of GDP.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @srinumandpati rest are not prisoners. If the public saw them debate, they would never vote for them again :) #loksattalive

As Reply to

Srinivas Mandapati @srinumandpati - #loksattalive the only party debating the issue in a proper manner, allowing all pts of view. Rest are prisoners of their votebanks

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @vnands #loksattalive depends on a lot of things. But we should ask whether the tide will lift for all.

As Reply to

vijayanand samudrala @vnands - #loksattalive - will FDI create distributed wealth or concentrated wealth??

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @ramramdas #loksattalive yes, actual investment will be measured. Nothing new will happen right away, except in airlines.

As Reply to

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive just a policy announcement may not open the gates. Too much noise both pro and con is being made abt FDI

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI also reduces current account deficit. Rupee now is under pressure and trade deficit is 4.4% of GDP.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Ony growth and jobs will end poverty. We can't wish away this truth. Need to ask, therefore: what will create these?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m time for the states to grow up. We can't hide behind Centre's idiocy all the time :) #loksattalive

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m no alternative to this, except to ensure that our 'negotiation' teams are strong. Can't send officials on junket tours #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive - infra is needed regardless of who uses the channel, Indian or others. Shd remove roadblocks to all infra investments

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive Real benefit is in stimulating post harvest technology.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive We shd use words like 'allow' carefully. We shd not restate things we need as things we permit - a typical socialist confusion

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @worldofdilbar #loksattalive we wont have big retail without the backend. Out of their own self-interest they will do it.

As Reply to

SP @worldofdilbar - #loksattalive How can we ensure big retail would not ignore back-end infra investment

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive unfortunate truth is that these things combine politics and economics. Purely one alone is not an option.

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Ony growth and jobs will end poverty. We can't wish away this truth. Need to ask, therefore: what will create these?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @jvsk3 #loksattalive you're right. That's why we need to get both politics and economics right.

As Reply to

j venkatesh @jvsk3 - #loksattalive When V have a very faulty system Governing our Country is it right 2 open our Mkts 2 Notorious Retail Giants?

Prashen Kyawal @prashen - @ashwinmahesh @arav_m saying this since ages

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive notice how when they raise prices, they don't adjust tax rates? They can easily keep the tax as a number, not a %age.

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 Our Tax-GDP ratio is still low. We need taxes to run Govt. There can be some tweaking, but not much. #loksattalive #FDI

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA What is your view on high ATF prices and high taxes on petrol,diesel? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive if our credit rating is lowered because of inaction interest burden will go up instantly. we have to act now.

PradeepReddy Boppidi @pradeepboppidi - @ashwinmahesh rightly pointed, Infra projects do bridge d gaps. But clearing d projects need political will, supported by innovative tech

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @pradeepboppidi #loksattalive certainly, especially in infra. If we are smart, we should first 'clear' the infra proposals before others.

As Reply to

PradeepReddy Boppidi @pradeepboppidi - RT @JP_LOKSATTA: #loksattalive FDI, FII & remittances are vital to bridge gap in short term. FII brings hot money. FDI is safer and...

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @vnands #loksattalive not strictly true - auto sector foreign-dominated, but Indian-produced. Telecom relies lot on foreign IT and hardware.

As Reply to

vijayanand samudrala @vnands - #loksattalive large Indian businesses enjoyed success in auto, telecom and oil sectors without global partnerships...why not in retail?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @indirakoneru #loksattalive notice that in countries with large retail, farmers are among the most pampered !!

As Reply to

Dr. Indira Koneru @indirakoneru - Farmers may be given lucrative prices initially; but eventually they will be at the mercy of big retailers, isn't it? #loksattalive #fdi

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive in economic systems, we must not treat diligent and indifferent people the same.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive in my judgment, yes. I think there is genuine opportunity today for those who WANT to move up.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive there are countries, states, cities where this has happened globally. Even Walmart failed in some places

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive - let's explore this. Why is 'small' better than 'big'?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @phani_alla1988 #loksattalive There are countries where even W has failed, while smaller retail has thrived. Big is not automatically enuf.

As Reply to

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh Exactly. The other things you said should be implemented first and then FDI in retail.Otherwise this will lead to oligopoly.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive there is no such thing as the only solution. It is also an option. There are many other things needed.

As Reply to

Karan @karancspeaks - To bring in efficiency in to the un-organised system, FDI is not the only solution. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Ganesh_Khare #loksattalive in peri urban areas farmers are quitting farming because the land is worth more for other uses.

Ganesh Khare @Ganesh_Khare - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive agree. hw will it benefit farmers. mny farmers r quitng farmg

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Ganesh_Khare #loksattalive if the logistics infra comes up, then there will be more sources of 'local' jobs.

As Reply to

Ganesh Khare @Ganesh_Khare - #loksattalive. #fb apart from technical knowhow & some more money In mkt, hw wil our econmony bnefit?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Subsidy revisions in diesel and LPG - the step is right one to take, but the logic is still deeply unconnected from reality.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive partly because partial steps are not enough in industries that make sense only in totality.

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @JP_LOKSATTA FDI is already allowed in storage and no investment has come in. Why is that? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @abdulazeez1984 #loksattalive have been advising JnNURM on this. Second version likely to be more sensible than first.

As Reply to

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA Sir, shouldn't devpmnt of public transport be high priority for state govts to counter high petrol&diesel prices? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 Oil pricing is also abt incentives wid growin shortages & imports we need to promote othr fuels. Taxation hlps #loksattalive

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA What is your view on high ATF prices and high taxes on petrol,diesel? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive if our credit rating is lowered because of inaction interest burden will go up instantly. we have to act now.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive I told you this is partly politics, not just econ :)

As Reply to

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @dkarthik @ashwinmahesh @phani_alla1988 #loksattalive walmart stores hv closed even in china

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @phani_alla1988 #loksattalive There are countries where even W has failed, while smaller retail has thrived. Big is not automatically enuf.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Ganesh_Khare #loksattalive in peri urban areas farmers are quitting farming because the land is worth more for other uses.

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @jai1900 #loksattalive there is a failure of politics, no doubt. Loksatta has been saying we cant crack this without political change too.

jai @jai1900 - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive @ashwinmahesh but when it was allowed to import on condition of local manufacturing it voilated and got away

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @jai1900 #loksattalive that was partly a 'company' issue, not only a matter of international trade/finance.

As Reply to

jai @jai1900 - #loksattalive How to stop one more Reebok happening after #FDI

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @PollTics #loksattalive I am not that particular about the source of investment. I think we should ask the question more generally.

As Reply to

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - RT @PollTics: @JP_LOKSATTA what are your suggestions to promote more FDI in the country? #loksattalive @ashwinmahesh

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh Is system ready to absorb people who will be thrown out of the so called unorganised sector due to this?? #loksattalive

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh I dont care about W but there is a huge no. of people directly and indirectly depending on this sector. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive there are countries, states, cities where this has happened globally. Even Walmart failed in some places

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh Efficiency is what Big are supposed to be bringing in system. But that is a primary responsibility of the state. #loksattalive

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh No. But organised small 100x times better than Big. Efficiency has to be bought in the system, by the system. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive - let's explore this. Why is 'small' better than 'big'?

As Reply to

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh But small will no longer be sustainable to fight against the big. Small cannot fight for longer time. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @phani_alla1988 #loksattalive There are countries where even W has failed, while smaller retail has thrived. Big is not automatically enuf.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh @JP_LOKSATTA You mean we have to believe the studies done by walmart?? Really? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas @JP_LOKSATTA sure ... by Walmart itself :) #loksattalive studies are not all objective.

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive Is there any study showing that walmarts have done good to the health of people or economy?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Amitjan #loksattalive yes there is asymmetry. These are decisions that are difficult to roll back, therefore it is imp to make it work rite

As Reply to

Amit Choudary @Amitjan - @ashwinkumar#loksattalive : any comment over exit models if required for future.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @bhargo_10 #loksattalive 'Not Indian' is not same as 'not good for India'. Indian firms trade globally without undermining other nations.

As Reply to

Dudagadapa Bhargav @bhargo_10 - #loksattalive If sourcing is indian, customer is indian why cannot Indian retail firms do it? why do we have to learn business from others

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @INS_animesh #loksattalive coops are not prohibited, anyone can set them up. What we should not do is say, nothing else is allowed'.

As Reply to

Animesh Sharma @INS_animesh - #loksattalive @JP_LOKSATTA Why organic cooperative approach for retail(like amul) is not better then FDI in retail?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive in economic systems, we must not treat diligent and indifferent people the same.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive in my judgment, yes. I think there is genuine opportunity today for those who WANT to move up.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive there are countries, states, cities where this has happened globally. Even Walmart failed in some places

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive - let's explore this. Why is 'small' better than 'big'?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @phani_alla1988 #loksattalive There are countries where even W has failed, while smaller retail has thrived. Big is not automatically enuf.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @indirakoneru #loksattalive in Lok Satta :)

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @cpings4 Its not one or the other. We must end corruption as well as mend the economy. And both quickly! Time is now! #loksattalive #FDI

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @cpings4 Congress brand of socialism has led to the crisis. now we hav 2 judge policy on merits, not from where it comes. #loksattalive #FDI

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI, FII & remittances are vital to bridge gap in short term. FII brings hot money. FDI is safer and brings jobs & growth.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Sir, Do you any study about it? Is there any country that has benifitted with walmart? There is only joblosses. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive not a straight comparison. The Indian mkt you refer to includes all indirect jobs too.

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - Indian market is estimated $400 billion with 40million emplyed.Walmart trunover is $420 billion,but employs 2.1 million people.#LokSattaLive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @jai1900 #loksattalive there is a failure of politics, no doubt. Loksatta has been saying we cant crack this without political change too.

As Reply to

jai @jai1900 - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive @ashwinmahesh but when it was allowed to import on condition of local manufacturing it voilated and got away

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @jai1900 #loksattalive that was partly a 'company' issue, not only a matter of international trade/finance.

jai @jai1900 - #loksattalive How to stop one more Reebok happening after #FDI

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive trick is create a system in which big and small businesses collaborate, rather that tackling the same mkt goals competing.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive in my judgment, yes. I think there is genuine opportunity today for those who WANT to move up.

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive there are countries, states, cities where this has happened globally. Even Walmart failed in some places

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive - let's explore this. Why is 'small' better than 'big'?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @phani_alla1988 #loksattalive There are countries where even W has failed, while smaller retail has thrived. Big is not automatically enuf.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive in economic systems, we must not treat diligent and indifferent people the same.

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive there are countries, states, cities where this has happened globally. Even Walmart failed in some places

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive - let's explore this. Why is 'small' better than 'big'?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @phani_alla1988 #loksattalive There are countries where even W has failed, while smaller retail has thrived. Big is not automatically enuf.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive I have no objection to that. However, I am wary of producer-side subsidy, which has already failed badly in India

Aravind @arav_m - @supportloksatta not sufficient, small farmers cannot compete with big rich farmers on price/ access to credit #loksattalive @ashwinmahesh

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh the least govt shud do is help them get easy credit so that they can invest & protect from big farmers/retailers #loksattalive

Loksatta Supporter @supportloksatta - @arav_m @ashwinmahesh sourcing conditions exist. so retailers will be forced to improve the competitiveness of indian farmer.

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh yes sir. Dont u think we r putting our 'disempowered' small farmers at risk w FDI retail w/o 'protecting' them? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive they could even self-organise. Problem is lack of 'associational relationships'. Mai baap sarkar makes things worse.

As Reply to

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh how can small farmer benefit from FDI in retail? enter into contract farming like in case of Pepsico/Punjab? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @praveenrangu9 #loksattalive - a lot of goods are only profitable to be sold from local sources. Plus, Indian SSI shd also get stronger.

As Reply to

praveenrangu @praveenrangu9 - #loksattalive one question. Walmart sells 90% made in china goods. It might kill all small scale Indian industries

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Gubbi agree

Vinuth M. Madinur @Gubbi - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive Now that FDI is here, we need to have structures in place rather have anarchy and "anything goes" system.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Gubbi #loksattalive I think that's already the case !! As I said, we need political and economic mgt to go together.

As Reply to

Vinuth M. Madinur @Gubbi - #loksattalive FDI also means entry of big players into farming and land owning. There will be larger farmlands and farmers as employees.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Vidyut #loksattalive Being 'Indian' is not a license to exploit other Indians.

As Reply to

Vidyut @Vidyut - Middlemen may be exploitative, but they are still Indians and it won't help our country if they get sidelined too. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @avinash_121 @Vidyut take those up in WTO.

As Reply to

Vidyut @Vidyut - FDI in retail is going to drive down global prices, eventually strangling the growth of the small farmer. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @GVRDon #loksattalive fuel prices would not cause so much anxiety if in parallel we have a plan to develop alternates at lower cost.

As Reply to

Raghava Rohit @GVRDon - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive other nations are having higher petrol and diesel prices, there isn't much uproar but here there is,clarify?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive I have no objection to that. However, I am wary of producer-side subsidy, which has already failed badly in India

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Gubbi agree

As Reply to

Vinuth M. Madinur @Gubbi - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive Now that FDI is here, we need to have structures in place rather have anarchy and "anything goes" system.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @Gubbi #loksattalive I think that's already the case !! As I said, we need political and economic mgt to go together.

Vinuth M. Madinur @Gubbi - #loksattalive FDI also means entry of big players into farming and land owning. There will be larger farmlands and farmers as employees.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @indirakoneru #loksattalive it can, but not on its own. other steps also needed.

As Reply to

Dr. Indira Koneru @indirakoneru - @JP_LOKSATTA Will it improve quality of life in the rural areas? #LokSattaLive #FDI

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Ofcourse, But how can you start engine without ensuring you have fuel? Lokpal first. Then FDI. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive we must be careful not to fall into cyclical traps. Somewhere we have to begin.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh But thats not happening now. So, we must not welcome #fdi in retail now. Thats my point sir. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive 'before' in unnecessary. 'Together' is good enough.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Then we should bring strong anti corruption laws and other reforms before we bring FDI deform. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive I don't want to equate governance failure with economic policy argument. That has to be tackled too.

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - Walmart Captured 50% of Mexico's retail market in 10 years by using corrupt practices and bribing state officials. #loksattalive

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh yes, govt shud eliminate subsidies for producers & use cash transfer to pass them on 2 farmers who need support #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive think of 'urea' subsidy for manufacturers, intended as a benefit to poor farmers

As Reply to

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh sir plz let us know what u r referring to when u say producer-side subsidy failed in past. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive I have no objection to that. However, I am wary of producer-side subsidy, which has already failed badly in India

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh the least govt shud do is help them get easy credit so that they can invest & protect from big farmers/retailers #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive they could even self-organise. Problem is lack of 'associational relationships'. Mai baap sarkar makes things worse.

Aravind @arav_m - @ashwinmahesh how can small farmer benefit from FDI in retail? enter into contract farming like in case of Pepsico/Punjab? #loksattalive

jai @jai1900 - @ashwinmahesh sir v understand d greatest ex 4 that is singapore but our current policy and law r not conjusive for #FDI due to govt policy

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @jai1900 #loksattalive there is great evidence that countries with trading strengths fare well in the long term. Read 'False Economy'

As Reply to

jai @jai1900 - #loksattalive half of our GDP is going to be exposed to #FDI dont u foresee any danger out of this

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh But we need to bring Lokpal first, then only #FDI , Do you agree with this or not sir? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive I see both as making progress. Last week's Parliament committee mtg on Lokap was encouraging.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Ofcourse, But how can you start engine without ensuring you have fuel? Lokpal first. Then FDI. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive we must be careful not to fall into cyclical traps. Somewhere we have to begin.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh But thats not happening now. So, we must not welcome #fdi in retail now. Thats my point sir. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive 'before' in unnecessary. 'Together' is good enough.

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Then we should bring strong anti corruption laws and other reforms before we bring FDI deform. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive I don't want to equate governance failure with economic policy argument. That has to be tackled too.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - Walmart Captured 50% of Mexico's retail market in 10 years by using corrupt practices and bribing state officials. #loksattalive

Nitin Pai @acorn - @ashwinmahesh Well, they are. But I am still not sure whether the online audience actually votes.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @acorn wish more political parties would discuss their views online too :)

As Reply to

Nitin Pai @acorn - @supportloksatta Thanks. Kudos to @jp_loksatta for coming out clearly in favour of the move. #loksattalive

Loksatta Supporter @supportloksatta - @acorn please participate on FDI and Disel price hike policy debate with @jp_loksatta of Loksatta party on twitter now. Use #loksattalive

Nitin Pai @acorn - Now reading Stanislaw Lem's "Solaris" on Kindle. Memories of having read it before.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @GVRDon #loksattalive that risk is always there. Outcomes depend on multiple things happening together. We must be vigilant.

As Reply to

Raghava Rohit @GVRDon - @ashwinmahesh #loksattalive Whatever policies govt has launched there has been no other parallel alternate to support it? agree?

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh But we need to bring Lokpal first, then only #FDI , Do you agree with this or not sir? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive I see both as making progress. Last week's Parliament committee mtg on Lokap was encouraging.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Ofcourse, But how can you start engine without ensuring you have fuel? Lokpal first. Then FDI. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive we must be careful not to fall into cyclical traps. Somewhere we have to begin.

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh But thats not happening now. So, we must not welcome #fdi in retail now. Thats my point sir. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive 'before' in unnecessary. 'Together' is good enough.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Then we should bring strong anti corruption laws and other reforms before we bring FDI deform. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive I don't want to equate governance failure with economic policy argument. That has to be tackled too.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - Walmart Captured 50% of Mexico's retail market in 10 years by using corrupt practices and bribing state officials. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive imp to have a debate between 'producers' and 'consumers' benefiting from diff policies.

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh But we need to bring Lokpal first, then only #FDI , Do you agree with this or not sir? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive I see both as making progress. Last week's Parliament committee mtg on Lokap was encouraging.

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Ofcourse, But how can you start engine without ensuring you have fuel? Lokpal first. Then FDI. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive we must be careful not to fall into cyclical traps. Somewhere we have to begin.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh But thats not happening now. So, we must not welcome #fdi in retail now. Thats my point sir. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive 'before' in unnecessary. 'Together' is good enough.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @ashwinmahesh Then we should bring strong anti corruption laws and other reforms before we bring FDI deform. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @cloudsaaspaas #loksattalive I don't want to equate governance failure with economic policy argument. That has to be tackled too.

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - Walmart Captured 50% of Mexico's retail market in 10 years by using corrupt practices and bribing state officials. #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks why not? As I said, I recognise the 'self interest' arguments here. We need to navigate both econ and politics.

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh Help in the form of low int. loans fr Indian producers since those investing will avail those in their countries #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive what do you mean by 'level' field for producers?

As Reply to

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh Consumers can be benefited by organised retail. Producers by level playing field. Bring in these first I say #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive imp to have a debate between 'producers' and 'consumers' benefiting from diff policies.

Karan @karancspeaks - What about the manufacturing sectors?? Cheap prods will be bought into this country. Will state help us?who is responsible? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive - one thing we need to understand is that it is not entirely up to India to decide what to 'allow'. ...contd

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - ... #loksattalive there are various things we need from other countries, we must be prepared to negotiate our way forward with their demands

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive Nation needs political leaders who can manage the economic conversations/negotiations too.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive thank you everyone who participated this evening. Thanks especially to those who disagreed and raised alternate views.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive public conversations are an important part of democracy. Encourage ALL politicians to do same. Loksatta will lead by example !

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @sonaliranade agree. And one more thing ... we now understand that Hyundai too is 'our' manufacturer. Evolution of economic clarity.

As Reply to

SonaliRanade @sonaliranade - Look at the car market. Did introduction of competition help or hinder? We have more cars, Indian car mfgers thrive. #LokSattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks why not? As I said, I recognise the 'self interest' arguments here. We need to navigate both econ and politics.

As Reply to

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh Help in the form of low int. loans fr Indian producers since those investing will avail those in their countries #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive what do you mean by 'level' field for producers?

Karan @karancspeaks - @ashwinmahesh Consumers can be benefited by organised retail. Producers by level playing field. Bring in these first I say #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @karancspeaks #loksattalive imp to have a debate between 'producers' and 'consumers' benefiting from diff policies.

Karan @karancspeaks - What about the manufacturing sectors?? Cheap prods will be bought into this country. Will state help us?who is responsible? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - #loksattalive ... in politics, not always needed to agree, or 'convince' the others. What is absolutely needed, however, is public debate.

Shuvankar Mukherjee @shuvankr - @ashwinmahesh Very true!

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @shuvankr big scam .... see this URL ... http://www.indiatogether.org/2011/dec/eco-fuel.htm …

As Reply to

Shuvankar Mukherjee @shuvankr - @JP_LOKSATTA The very term "Under recovery" is very Utopian; where is under-recovery in the profit & loss of Oil companies? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - With under recovery of Rs 2,00,000 cr. in oil prices somebody has to pay- consumer or taxpayer. Always better consumer pays. #loksattalive

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 08:04

Dr.Jayaprakash Narayan's Chat On Twitter

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - Join me, @ashwinmahesh & @SurendraLSP 6-7pm today for a chat on FDI and related topics. Use hashtag #loksattalive http://bit.ly/Qdimqr

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive It does not matter if the cat is black or white; it should catch mice. all we need to do is to protect our interests.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive all procurement must be only from indian sources. then our producers benefit.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive limiting to select big cities protects small traders. 75% of trade will remain with small traders in a fast going market.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive Even Indian companies want FDI. If the bring in capital, management & technology, they should be welcome

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive Key challenge is backward integration, quality, grading, transport, storage & processing.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive Real benefit is in stimulating post harvest technology.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive It stabilizes prices, creates jobs and adds value and eliminates waste.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @ashwinmahesh Fiscal prudence has to be across the board. It cannot be knee jerk reaction.

As Reply to

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - The 'fiscal prudence' argument only makes sense if prudence is generally woven into many other decisions also. Else, just a vacuous claim.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive But failure to act in one area is no ground for inaction else where.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive if our credit rating is lowered because of inaction interest burden will go up instantly. we have to act now.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @balajiworld @ashwinmahesh Clearly we have to build safegaurds based on past experience to prevent tax evasion.

As Reply to

Balaji @balajiworld - @ashwinmahesh @JP_LOKSATTA less than 100% FDI helps crooked indian bizmen. Essar/Unitech vs Vodafone/Telenor. your thoughts? #loksattalive

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - Join me, JP and Surendra Srivastava this evening from 6-7 for a live debate on twitter, as we look at the recent... http://fb.me/1jctwyuOe

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI also reduces current account deficit. Rupee now is under pressure and trade deficit is 4.4% of GDP.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI, FII & remittances are vital to bridge gap in short term. FII brings hot money. FDI is safer and brings jobs & growth.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @rubenmasc It's d old argument of private vs public sector. Let govt do its job first. In any case, there's no bar on govt investment. #fdi

As Reply to

Prashen Kyawal @prashen - @ashwinmahesh @arav_m saying this since ages

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @arav_m #loksattalive notice how when they raise prices, they don't adjust tax rates? They can easily keep the tax as a number, not a %age.

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive increasing taxes without ensuring that the tax money is spent judiciously is a recipe for disaster.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 Our Tax-GDP ratio is still low. We need taxes to run Govt. There can be some tweaking, but not much. #loksattalive #FDI

As Reply to

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA What is your view on high ATF prices and high taxes on petrol,diesel? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive if our credit rating is lowered because of inaction interest burden will go up instantly. we have to act now.

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @abdulazeez1984 #loksattalive have been advising JnNURM on this. Second version likely to be more sensible than first.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 Absolutely. Subsidizing private consumption is no answer. Public transport and conservation are vital. #loksattalive #FDI

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA Sir, shouldn't devpmnt of public transport be high priority for state govts to counter high petrol&diesel prices? #loksattalive

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA @ashwinmahesh Thanks a lot for the reply #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 Oil pricing is also abt incentives wid growin shortages & imports we need to promote othr fuels. Taxation hlps #loksattalive

As Reply to

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA What is your view on high ATF prices and high taxes on petrol,diesel? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive if our credit rating is lowered because of inaction interest burden will go up instantly. we have to act now.

Aravind @arav_m - @jvsk3 not true, US has realized long back small businesses r engines of growth & employment, thats reason #loksattalive @JP_LOKSATTA

j venkatesh @jvsk3 - @JP_LOKSATTA President OBAMA call 2 his people not 2 buy from WALMART'S was all over Twitter last Year.Why?

j venkatesh @jvsk3 - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive Funniest aspect is lastyear USA President Obama was telling his Citizens2Purchase from Kiranas &not from Walmart?

j venkatesh @jvsk3 - @JP_LOKSATTA Do agree but should know whom R V inviting they R big Giants who R notorious &our present chaos idle for them2turn as Parasites

Amit Choudary @Amitjan - @JP_LOKSATTA @jvsk3 Totally Agree.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @jvsk3 This applies to all spheres of economy. We cannot wait for politics to improve before mending economy. #fdi #loksattalive

As Reply to

j venkatesh @jvsk3 - #loksattalive When V have a very faulty system Governing our Country is it right 2 open our Mkts 2 Notorious Retail Giants?

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @CAPMohan point is well taken, but any index is useful 4 comparison if its widely accepted. Rt now it is GDP.May B in future itll B GreenGDP

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @CAPMohan #loksattalive if you can suggest a better metrics, then we can use that. or people cud simply stop drinking alcholhol

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @CAPMohan true, but GDP is a real metrics whereas real welfare can not be accurately measured. #loksattalive

Rajkumar Singh @Rajkumar23Singh - It's our credential rating,which's very much in our hands @JP_LOKSATTA @rubenmasc @sardesairajdeep @hamaracongress @gsurya @ravishndtv @eeta

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @JP_LOKSATTA but we can't be slaves to credit rating agencies which by all accounts are unfare. #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @Rajkumar23Singh Credit rating is not in our hands. Usually there are verifiable norms. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Rajkumar Singh @Rajkumar23Singh - If our credential rating is lowered for vested interest, when'll we act? @JP_LOKSATTA @rubenmasc @suchetadalal @vanityparty @vinitadeshmukh

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive if our credit rating is lowered because of inaction interest burden will go up instantly. we have to act now.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @GVRDon There r 32 big cities qualifying.States' policy n investors' due diligence will determine investment destination. #fdi #loksattalive

As Reply to

Raghava Rohit @GVRDon - #loksattalive what amount of transparency can be seen by states in selecting the cities for FDI?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @indirakoneru #loksattalive in Lok Satta :)

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @cpings4 Its not one or the other. We must end corruption as well as mend the economy. And both quickly! Time is now! #loksattalive #FDI

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @cpings4 Congress brand of socialism has led to the crisis. now we hav 2 judge policy on merits, not from where it comes. #loksattalive #FDI

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI, FII & remittances are vital to bridge gap in short term. FII brings hot money. FDI is safer and brings jobs & growth.

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @JP_LOKSATTA @geekz #loksattalive yes, especially agri procurement!

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @geekz @ramramdas Procurement must be from India as pre-condition. We need to bridge gap between producer & consumer in India. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive infact more investment being made by indian cos overseas than in india over last 5 years!

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @pkrtweets @jp_loksatta @rubenmasc @indirakoneru do you really beliv e that indian cos don't? Why fear the clor of the dollar bribes?

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @pkrtweets @jp_loksatta @rubenmasc @indirakoneru with proper safeguards, I don't think even walmart is to be feared!

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @JP_LOKSATTA @rubenmasc @indirakoneru #fdi #loksattalive if big indian retailers can't, why shd foreiners be able? Why are we so xenophobic?

dhanada mishra @dhanadam - @JP_LOKSATTA @indirakoneru Is it not possible to have State Level Regulatory mechanism to control the impact of FDI in favour of the masses?

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @indirakoneru It's a good point. There is always that danger. We need to have safeguards n competition. #fdi #loksattalive

As Reply to

Dr. Indira Koneru @indirakoneru - Farmers may be given lucrative prices initially; but eventually they will be at the mercy of big retailers, isn't it? #loksattalive #fdi

Karan @karancspeaks - @JP_LOKSATTA Even though the source of investment doesnt matter, the sourcing of the products do Sir.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @karancspeaks True. There is no one solution. Outcomes matter, not the source of investment. #fdi #loksattalive

As Reply to

Karan @karancspeaks - To bring in efficiency in to the un-organised system, FDI is not the only solution. #loksattalive

Ram Ramdas @ramramdas - @JP_LOKSATTA @LoksattaMember @cloudsaaspaas #fdi #loksattalive all inv incl FDI must be promoted.. Backdated law on Income Tax was shameful!

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @JP_LOKSATTA The fact is, nowhere in the world big retail has provided backend grain storage facilites. #loksattalive http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article3897906.ece …

Sanjay Jhunjhunwala @PollTics - @JP_LOKSATTA what are your suggestions to promote more FDI in the country? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @cloudsaaspaas FDI peaked in 2009 to abt $26 b. Investment climate declined in India. Lot more is needed to promote FDI. #fdi #loksattalive

As Reply to

Cloud Boy @cloudsaaspaas - @JP_LOKSATTA FDI is already allowed in storage and no investment has come in. Why is that? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 Absolutely. Subsidizing private consumption is no answer. Public transport and conservation are vital. #loksattalive #FDI

As Reply to

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA Sir, shouldn't devpmnt of public transport be high priority for state govts to counter high petrol&diesel prices? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 Oil pricing is also abt incentives wid growin shortages & imports we need to promote othr fuels. Taxation hlps #loksattalive

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA What is your view on high ATF prices and high taxes on petrol,diesel? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive if our credit rating is lowered because of inaction interest burden will go up instantly. we have to act now.

Ramanujam @nimmajji - @JP_LOKSATTA Exactly, sir. I feel the fears expressed by the opponents can be managed through wise regulations.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @nimmajji Pretty much the same except that big industry opposed opening up in 1991. Those fears proved to be unfounded. #fdi #loksattalive

As Reply to

Ramanujam @nimmajji - How different are the arguments against #FDI in retail compared to those against opening up of the economy in 1991? Am I missing something?

Ashwin Mahesh @ashwinmahesh - @indirakoneru #loksattalive in Lok Satta :)

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @cpings4 Its not one or the other. We must end corruption as well as mend the economy. And both quickly! Time is now! #loksattalive #FDI

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @cpings4 Congress brand of socialism has led to the crisis. now we hav 2 judge policy on merits, not from where it comes. #loksattalive #FDI

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive FDI, FII & remittances are vital to bridge gap in short term. FII brings hot money. FDI is safer and brings jobs & growth.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @supportloksatta @ashwinmahesh Food grains and horticulture can compete globally with grading and processing. #loksattalive #FDI

As Reply to

Loksatta Supporter @supportloksatta - @JP_LOKSATTA @ashwinmahesh Do you foresee any class of Indian producers' competitiveness increasing globally b/c of FDI retail policy?

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @magikalyan Retail market is growing very fast. it will nvr exceed 30%. small traders will have 70% of much larger pie. #loksattalive #FDI

As Reply to

Kalyan Pilla @magikalyan - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive #FDI might improve the economy, but would the gain surpass the loss to the daily retail seller?

kirun @kirun_g - @JP_LOKSATTA @ashwinmahesh thanks sir

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @kirun_g @ashwinmahesh Yes, there will be 2 pieces ready on FDI and Oil Price in next 48hrs. To be published in DNA.

As Reply to

kirun @kirun_g - @ashwinmahesh @JP_LOKSATTA hi sir can you write an article so that ppl like me can understand easily Thanks

Vasudev @vasudevg - @JP_LOKSATTA Sir are you tweeting from 2 twitter accounts? other account @DRJPNARAYAN ? Is it the same person? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @magikalyan There is no restriction on consumption, only on subsidy. We can buy as many as we want. But at a higher price. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Kalyan Pilla @magikalyan - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive 6 cylinders a year!! Is this a plan to move to electric cooking??

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @mlallu Many of our companies have become MNC's. It works both ways. In fact India is doing better than China in foreign acquisitions.

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive Even Indian companies want FDI. If the bring in capital, management & technology, they should be welcome

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - Many of our companies have become MNC's. It works both ways. In fact India is doing better than China in foreign acquisitions. #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 Subsidies, yes. But not for fuel consumption. Education, healthcare, power and transport are priorities. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA After diesel hike,many people are arguing that why govt cant give subsidies when tax incentives are ter for corp #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - With under recovery of Rs 2,00,000 cr. in oil prices somebody has to pay- consumer or taxpayer. Always better consumer pays. #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @magikalyan Cylinders can be monitored easily. Impossible to keep track of diesel. But public transport can be subsidized. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Kalyan Pilla @magikalyan - @JP_LOKSATTA #loksattalive 6 cylinders with subsidy is then a very decent idea.y dont v have subsidised fuel 4 a certain amt every month?

Dr. Indira Koneru @indirakoneru - @JP_LOKSATTA Hope farmers will have improved electricity supply... #fdi #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @indirakoneru Certainly.Higher price to farmers,investment in infrastructure n processing,jobs,higher n better production #fdi #loksattalive

As Reply to

Dr. Indira Koneru @indirakoneru - @JP_LOKSATTA Will it improve quality of life in the rural areas? #LokSattaLive #FDI

Ratnakar Sadasyula @ScorpiusMaximus - @cpings4 @JP_LOKSATTA It is not just East Asia, almost all developed nations be it Aus,EU,US protect their domestic industry.

Ratnakar Sadasyula @ScorpiusMaximus - @cpings4 @JP_LOKSATTA When we speak of East Asia, those nations invested heavily in education, R&D, how much have we?

Ratnakar Sadasyula @ScorpiusMaximus - @cpings4 @JP_LOKSATTA Do you know that couple of years back in S.Korea, they were massive protests against beef import from US?

Ratnakar Sadasyula @ScorpiusMaximus - @cpings4 @JP_LOKSATTA China, Korea, Japan protect their domestic industry, check out the tariff barriers MNC's face there.

Ratnakar Sadasyula @ScorpiusMaximus - @cpings4 @JP_LOKSATTA China built the Infra, invested heavily in education before they started to invite FDI, can we say same.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @cpings4 Swadesi is about strengthening the country & not isolating it. China welcomes FDI and is now a mighty power. #loksattalive #FDI

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - Many of our companies have become MNC's. It works both ways. In fact India is doing better than China in foreign acquisitions. #loksattalive

Ramadoss Praveen Raj @praveenraj1961 - @JP_LOKSATTA @jai1900 In which country,in the World do they handover their Natural resources for Free,other than BANANA Republics & Dictator

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @jai1900 Prices in Europe n elsewhere r often higher than Indian fuel prices. It's also a Q of longterm energy security. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - With under recovery of Rs 2,00,000 cr. in oil prices somebody has to pay- consumer or taxpayer. Always better consumer pays. #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @Iamtssudhir Good Q. If there is fair competition, corruption will com down. If v play favorites, cronyism will rise. #loksattalive

As Reply to

T S Sudhir @Iamtssudhir - @JP_LOKSATTA Will more investment (FDI) also mean more corruption & lining of political pockets? Are we looking at more scams in the future?

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @jai1900 India imports abt 80% oil. We consume 3 mb a day. We need to move towards biofuels n alt energies thru price signal. #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @Iamtssudhir Nuclear families are already a reality. There are other incentives for joint families - HUF etc! #loksattalive

As Reply to

T S Sudhir @Iamtssudhir - @JP_LOKSATTA By restricting subsidy to 6 cylinders in a year, are we encouraging more nuclear families? Social impact? #loksattalive

FakeJourno @FakeJourno - @supportloksatta Thx. You must get some senior SC lawyers and bureaucrats in the party who can counter the govt. Keep it up ! @JP_LOKSATTA

Loksatta Supporter @supportloksatta - @FakeJourno We are not SC lawyers. We will need services of SC lawyers. @JP_LOKSATTA

Loksatta Supporter @supportloksatta - @FakeJourno Please look at the full text of SC order. Lok Satta is in the petition http://ibnlive.in.com/news/full-text-supreme-court-order-on-2g-scam/2265... … @JP_LOKSATTA

FakeJourno @FakeJourno - @JP_LOKSATTA (1) Was is LokSatta ? Or Dr Swamy and Prashant Bhushan ? (2) What about CoalScam ? Why not approach court for cancellation ?

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @FakeJourno It is LS that moved Supreme court to cancel 2G licenses. We succeeded in that. Auctions are now being held freshly #loksattalive

As Reply to

FakeJourno @FakeJourno - @JP_LOKSATTA Sir, Why does'nt your party use courts more effectively to check corruption & mis-governance ? #loksattalive

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @sonaliranade Fair competition works everywhere provided there's level playing field. #loksattalive

As Reply to

SonaliRanade @sonaliranade - Somebody ask #Loksatta live why does competition by foreigners work for manufacturing but not trading? What's so special about retailing?

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @sonaliranade GDP per-capita went up from $300 to $1700 in 20 years. Fears of reform proved to be misplaced.Competition helps! #loksattalive

As Reply to

SonaliRanade @sonaliranade - Somebody ask #Loksatta live why does competition by foreigners work for manufacturing but not trading? What's so special about retailing?

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @abdulazeez1984 What we need is economic integration n decentralization of power. Prosperity strengthen states. #loksattalive

Abdul Azeez Shaik @abdulazeez1984 - @JP_LOKSATTA BJP states argue that GST is threat to federal structure and decentralization. Sir,Your views on this please #loksattalive

Anvesh R @anveshr - @JP_LOKSATTA Sir, there are states with NO VAT,it took decades after proposing. What about GST ?, will it ever be implemented?(unfirom tax)

Kuldeep Bhatt @kbhatt2006 - @JP_LOKSATTA Exactly NaMo says all about the infra and tech required to develop GST :)

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @anveshr Going by the experience of VAT, GST too will succeed. States revenues went up with VAT. GST req. lots of preparation. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Anvesh R @anveshr - @JP_LOKSATTA Sir,I would like to know Loksatta's stand on Goods and service Tax. Sure it is a hit in other countries. Will it be same here?

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @VamsiAddanki Govt's primary role is public order,justice, Infrastructure,Education n health care. Let govt do its job. #loksattalive #fdi

As Reply to

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - #loksattalive Real benefit is in stimulating post harvest technology.

Jayaprakash Narayan @JP_LOKSATTA - @ScorpiusMaximus @cpings4 Lets us study German experience and build safegaurds in India too. #loksattalive

As Reply to

Ratnakar Sadasyula @ScorpiusMaximus - @cpings4 @JP_LOKSATTA Walmart had to get out of Germany due to the strict laws it had against price dumping there.

Expand

@cpings4 @JP_LOKSATTA It is not just East Asia, almost all developed nations be it Aus,EU,US protect their domestic industry.

Reply Retweet Favorite@ScorpiusMaximus