Letters To The Editor

—Abhishek Law, Kolkata

Coda Geriatrix

• This government’s appeasement policies — first it was Muslims, then OBCs, and now Christians — is disturbing. The Da Vinci Code was written by a Christian, the movie was made by Christians, and it will be releasing in the West (dominated by Christians) this weekend. The Vatican has no major problems with it. But in India some of us have problems and the government pampers them. It is high time this country was run by young leaders. Old ones like Priyaranjan Dasmunsi and Arjun Singh lack foresight.

—Aditi Bhan, New Delhi

Fuel for thought

• It is common knowledge that much more than 50 per cent of the quantum of petrol and diesel consumed by our rulers at the Centre and states is not for performing any public duty. Putting a stop to these freebies alone will reduce consumption, lessen the unnecessary burden on the exchequer and save the common man from frequent hikes in the prices of petroleum products.

—Inder Nath, New Delhi

Valley’s voice

• It appears that whenever something untoward happens in Kashmir, someone there is quick to blame India. People will recall how the Mirwaiz hastily complained about corporate India’s “inadequate” response in sending relief to earthquake victims. He had nothing to say about Hindus being massacred in Budhal, Rajouri, within about 72 hours of the quake.Now, it is Hameeda Nayeem’s turn (IE, May 11). She blames the rest of India for an apparent indifference to the still unfolding sex scandal in Kashmir. She too, conveniently, forgets that it was the Express that first broke the news. She also overlooks the fact that news channels have reported the news as prominently as the Jessica Lal case.

—S. Sundararajan, Baroda

Big picture

• The Express report, ‘3 terror suspects held at Ellora’ (IE, May 11), was really disturbing. It clearly shows that our internal security is in a shambles; that Pakistan is playing havoc with the lives of innocent Indian citizens; and that our government is unable to rein in Islamic jihadis. It is very important to identify and weed out the supporters of such terrorists within the country.

—A.K. Sharma, Chandigarh

True, Natwar

• Natwar Singh is wiser after the event (‘The Sunday Express’, May 14)! Now that he has been nudged out of the government, he wants younger politicians in the cabinet! Why did he not suggest such a measure while he was a cabinet minister himself? Anyway, better late than never. Believe me, it is a strain to watch and hear the oldies and their decrepit agendas.

—Roda D. Hakim, New Delhi