As expected, the US has applauded the government of India for the increased FDI in aviation, 51% FDI in multi-brand retail trade etc. It congratulated India for the ‘Big Bang Reforms”. Indian big business has also heartily welcomed the decisions including the rise in price of diesel.

The government will be happy. It wants the applaud of the imperialists, the MNCs and the big business. It is not worried about the misery of the people. Is it aware of the strong protests by the people all over the country? Is it aware of the protests from not only the opposition parties, but its allies also?

A roll back of the prices can not be expected from this government. The only way is to protest strongly and continue sustained agitation against the anti-worker policies. The government should be taught a hard lesson.