Devinder Sharma, a noted agricultural expert, also said the government should put on hold implementation of the seventh pay commission for Central employees till an Income Commission is announced to help the distressed farmers.
In a series of interviews Anna Hazare has again targeted politicians and Parliament. He says the Prime Minister is remote controlled, LK Advani’s Rath Yatra is a gimmick, he has threatened to relaunch his protest if Parliament does not accept the Jan Lokpal Bill and controversially for some, has praised Indira Gandhi.
With food price inflation still at 16.9% and industrial production falling to 18 month low at just 2.7%. The focus today – are the twin challenges facing the Indian economy. What has cause the sudden spurt in food prices and what can the government do about it without damaging growth.