Poor demand
The economist, John Maynard Keynes, wrote that it is the increase in consumption and investment demand that enhances employment, income and output in the economy. That investment by the private sector fell 1.4% in Q3 in India is a case in point. The sole way out is to increase capital expenditure by the Centre and State governments. Keynes’ work, The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, one feels, is germane at all times.
S. Ramakrishnasayee,
Chennai
‘Lit for Life’
Some experts seem to have missed the fact that, notwithstanding the accusation that the general election was not on a level playing field, the BJP’s hat-trick performance needs to be recognised. There is no ground to confirm that every BJP voter is a believer of Hindutva (January 20). There are many who accept the politics of Narendra Modi. This is the beauty of our vibrant democracy.
S. Seshadri,
Chennai
That “Young India is hankering for a new kind of politics” sounds surprising. While the well-educated young India leaves for other continents, one also has the less educated migrating in search of a livelihood. But do the young really vote?
In a hugely populated nation as ours, no political party can ever claim to solve every issue. However, great minds can help ease problems for the people. Political parties should focus on the young to ensure that they serve India and not other nations.
Balasubramaniam Pavani,
Secunderabad
Published – January 21, 2025 12:24 am IST
