To view public sector undertakings at par with private enterprises subject to competition laws goes against the grain of their purpose in a socialist democracy, writes Soumya Thakur.
Soumya Thakur is an Indian poet, activist and founder of Deonto Legal, a law firm grounded in deontological ethics and committed to principled advocacy. Her work has featured in Live Wire, PARI, and Bar and Bench, and focuses on human rights and women's political participation. A former intern with The Leaflet, she uses her legal and literary voice to advance social justice.