Opinion Bangalore blues
We were treated to the highly theatrical performances in the Karnataka assembly involving the Congress,the JD(S),and the BJP.
Shekhar Gupta handled a burning topic in Me,myself and mining (IE,July 17). We were treated to the highly theatrical performances in the Karnataka assembly involving the Congress,the JD(S),and the BJP. As if that wasnt enough,the chief minister did his own high drama in New Delhi,after meeting his party bosses and giving a clean chit to the ministers.
Anyone who reads Bangalore papers,particularly with reference to Justice Hegdes many reports on corruption,is left with the uneasy feeling that the state reeks of corruption. Generally,its observed that the Lokayuktas reports are simply not acted upon,because they involve both well-placed state politicians and top bureaucrats. The question is whether B.S. Yeddyurappa is capable of being tough with the corrupt,and whether hell be backed by his partys national leadership.
Prasad Malladi
Nidadavole
Shekhar Gupta has aptly described the three-ring circus over illegal mining in Karnataka. Mining in Karnataka is like a milch cow,which all political parties like to milk when in power but accuse one another of its appropriation when out of power. They are not interested in finding a permanent solution to illegal mining as they dont want to deny themselves the opportunity to make hay whenever the sun shines again. Unfortunately,the legal system cannot do much because of the machinations of stakeholders.
Tarsem Singh New Delhi
Democratic demand?
What Y.P. Rajesh euphemistically referred to as acrimony preceding the creation of Maharashtra (Big issues,petty politics,IE,July 14),involved extremely violent police repression.
The demand for contiguous Marathi-speaking areas was similar to that conceded to other linguistic groups. Therefore,even a sober statesman like C.D. Deshmukh asserted there was animus against Maharashtrians. That animus perhaps still persists. The present politics in Maharashtra should be understood against this background.
The case for transfer of contiguous Marathi-speaking villages presently in Karnataka is based on purely democratic principles. Its a fact that these Marathi-speaking people wish to join Maharashtra. In a democracy,their wishes should be respected. As these areas are contiguous to Maharashtra,theres no serious administrative difficulty in implementing the proposal.
B.B. Vedak
Less enthusiasm
This refers to the editorial July breakdown (IE,July 17). After the worthless Islamabad talks,Indias misplaced enthusiasm for dialogue with Pakistan needs to be contained. The Pakistan foreign ministers utterances must also open the eyes of our media and commentators which create undue pressure,hype and hope about dialogue. His nasty words have once again made clear Pakistans unwillingness to contain India-directed terror emanating from territory under its control.
M.C. Joshi
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