Opinion Be bold

It is sad that,internationally,India is once again perceived as a dysfunctional polity incapable of acting in its own interests.

The Indian Express

September 19, 2012 02:23 AM IST First published on: Sep 19, 2012 at 02:23 AM IST

Be bold

Apropos Mirrors and images (IE,September 17),despite the sliding economy,the government can no longer let political compulsions delay bold measures. Be it Mayawatis BSP,an anti-reforms TMC or even an opportunist SP,other political parties will seek their pound of flesh. Despite the hurdles,the UPA must make decisions,even politically unpopular ones,to stimulate growth,create employment,reverse the fiscal deterioration and restore the nations fast eroding credibility in global fora. It is sad that,internationally,India is once again perceived as a dysfunctional polity incapable of acting in its own interests. The opposition parties appear to have no agenda except to criticise the government.

Ved Guliani

Hisar

Spare no one

THE CBI has registered five FIRs against private companies allegedly involved in the coal scam in Karnataka. But what about those in government who made allotments to private players (Ktaka iron ore case: CBI files five FIRs,raids Reddys associates,IE,September 18)? Nobody is above the law. The CBI needs to question every one involved and get to the bottom of irregularities in coal allocation. The Supreme Court is already seized of the matter and have sought answers from the Centre on five specific questions.

V.B. Ganatra

New York

Living in fear

THIS refers to Death it is for the accused (IE,September 18). The gruesome incident in Pune,in which a BPO employee was raped and murdered,created ripples four years ago. It initiated a long discussion on the safety of women in workplaces,especially during night shifts. A similar incident had taken place earlier in Bangalore. These incidents caused such alarm that people were increasingly wary of letting their daughters work night shifts. There has also been some talk of framing of guidelines for the safety of working women. The judgment should be a signal to all employers,especially those who employ women in night shifts they must ensure a safe environment for their employees.

Ganapathi Bhat

Akola

On a roll

FINANCE MINISTER P. Chidambaram has said that the price hike in diesel,rationing in LPG cylinders and FDI in retail will not be rolled back under any circumstances (More reforms coming soon,says Chidambaram,IE,September 18). However,given the popular misgivings about the governments reforms,he might have to retract his statement soon. Opposition parties as well as the UPA allies have put up stiff resistance to the proposed reforms. The UPA might not be able to press forward with its policies in the face of such wide-ranging opposition.

Hansraj Bhat

Mumbai