Best of BS Opinion: Technocrats versus politicians, Daughter act, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Good moves are finally being made, despite the temper of the times. Uddalok Bhattacharya sums up

With modesty, simplicity and good taste going with the wind, it’s a wonder that the proposed Ayodhya temple is content with silver bricks. Sunanda K Datta-Ray explains

In a democracy, monetary policy and regulation cannot be entirely left to technocrats any more than war can be left to generals, says T T Ram Mohan

OUR EDITS SAY

The (income tax) charter and faceless scrutiny should not remain just on paper  Read here

Apex court ruling is a big step towards gender equality  Read here

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An income tax officer will not get an opportunity to harass a taxpayer (after the charter)

PM Narendra Modi