Dehradun, May 22 -- It is natural for people belonging to different strata of society to have differing perceptions of their economic needs. Daily wagers obviously do not have the luxury of planning beyond a certain time horizon, while government employees take retirement and pensions for granted on the day of recruitment. Private sector employers and employees desire a pro-business environment but do not necessarily agree on sharing of the profits. And, as was seen during the farmers' protests, even necessary reforms are a contentious issue.
Anybody who is in relatively comfortable circumstances naturally favours the status quo, while the insecure want some 'guarantees' that can provide stability in their lives. All of these are part of s...