Best of BS Opinion: A non-hyphenated democracy, development by HAL & more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

The raising of the first squadron of the light combat helicopters (LCH) marks a major advance in Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd’s capabilities in developing the world’s only attack helicopter that can land and take-off at altitudes of 5,000 metres with considerable weapons and fuel loads that meet the requirements of troops deployed in sectors such as Siachen and Kargil. The LCH builds on the successful production path that was first adopted with the Dhruv advanced light helicopter and could raise the bar for the state-owned corporation's capabilities, the top edit says. Read it here

In other views

Amarjeet Sinha says the real reform in higher education lies in expanding quality and easing participation. Read it here

The second edit explains why the graded response action plan to curb the pollution spike in the NCR every winter hinges critically on the cooperation of neighbouring states. Read it here

R Jagannathan argues that labelling all conservatives as fascist is no tribute to democratic values. Read it here

QUOTE OF THE DAY

 

‘This is simply not the business of the EC. It goes against the very essence and spirit of competitive politics and will be yet another nail on the coffin of democracy in India’

 

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on the proposal that parties present financial assessments of poll promises