Best of BS Opinion: Managing currency risks, no single-use plastic & more

Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day

The first edit says adjustment in currency movements is a better way of stabilising the current account deficit than random restrictions on imports. Read here

The second edit argues against extending the date of the ban on single-use plastic. Read here

A K BHATTACHARYA: The relative calm in southern states, while the north of the country sees protests, should be cause for concern. Read here

SOMIT DASGUPTA: It is difficult to dream of a target of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030. We need to think up alternative plans. Read here

AJAI SHUKLA: The expected savings on salary and pension bills need to be set against the problems of jobs for trained soldiers discharged from service and the relationship between Agniveers and full-time soldiers. Read here 

Quote of the Day

Cross-voting happens in such (legislative council) polls, nothing new in that; will find a solution

 

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Maharashtra Legislative Council poll results