Ever since the election results have come to be known, the question that has been uppermost in the minds of a wide cross-section from captains of industry to the proverbial common man pertains to the fate of economic reforms which gained a new vibrancy and dynamism during the National Democratic Alliance's tenure in Government. Needless to say, it will be a pity if the change of government derails or slows down the process whose benefits have been impressive and tangible. There has been a massive increase in foreign exchange reserves and a very significant rise in foreign direct investment. Infrastructure development has received a massive boost through the implementation of the Golden Quadrilateral project and others like the one for constructing rural roads...editorial