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Strange allies

• Apropos of the editorial ‘Dialectics or Politics’ (IE, September 5), you have rightly said that if something is good for West Bengal then why can’t it be replicated at the national level? I feel sorry for our prime minister. It is easier for him to convince the BJP than his own allies in the Left parties who are so unreasonable in their demands. The Left parties should remember one thing. They should not misuse the power they have acquired by putting undue pressure on the Congress. If they are so keen on progress and development of society, they should come inside the government rather than supporting it from outside.

— Bal Govind Bareilly

Bihar, once more

• The UPA government got a chance after the last assembly elections to impose President’s rule in Bihar. It could have been a blessing in disguise for the people of Bihar. But the UPA has ensured a political governor in Bihar, who seems to have worked only for his own goals and the partisan goal to re-establish the Congress in Bihar. Bihar missed the bus again. I am sure the sensitive people of Bihar will never forget this intentional feet-dragging by the Congress. And now, even the Election Commission has fixed the dates of assembly election — the second in a year’s time in Bihar. Will the people of Bihar again ring in a hung House? If so, what will happen after that? Will there be a third election? Is that the only thing that can happen? Isn’t there a better solution?

— Indra Noida

Fickle world

• C. Raja Mohan’s ‘Lessons in chemistry’ (IE, September 6), shows just how fickle is the vision and judgment of the world. It was only early last spring that the euro was rising, dollar was sinking and most of the public opinion in India was against America and its cowboy president. By now, in early fall the same year, the European dream is in tatters, the euro has lost its shine and the American President is considered a hero because he has given India a pass on nuclear proliferation.

— Kirtidev Bhatt Columbia

Saving energy

• In this era of rising fuel prices, it is necessary to conserve energy for the benefit of the nation. Our precious foreign exchange is being used for importing oil. So also, the government is giving subsidies to keep the prices under control. Due to this developmental activity is getting less funds. The government should encourage the 5 day week not only for its own offices but also for schools, colleges, banks, other offices and establishments. Due to the recent expansion of ATMs, the banks can also join the 5 day week. This will not only save the fuel of billions of commuters but also electricity in the offices.

— Anil Rathi Nagpur