Letters: Reform to regain

This refers to the edit “Work for an upgrade” (June 20). The prime minister’s assurance that the government will not change policies abruptly and take steps to revive investor sentiments is welcome. Indeed, we would like to see the growth rate revert to eight to nine per cent. The priorities for the new team that will take over the finance ministry are well-known: twin deficits, the subsidy system and reforms. The good thing is that we have had good agricultural output and there is no threat to food security. We are in a position to export foodgrain. On his return from his foreign tour, we hope the prime minister will act fast to turnaround the economy. The mantra should be reform to regain.

Jacob Sahayam Thiruvananthapuram

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