Opinion By merit only
To stand for elections is a democratic right that should be enjoyed by every citizen....
• This refers to Cong does the Presidents son a favour,(IE,September 24). To stand for elections is a democratic right that should be enjoyed by every citizen. However the aspirations of Rajendra Shekhawat are somewhat curious. Would he have stood if he were not President Pratibha Patils son? His candidature on a Congress ticket has created an unwarranted controversy and has dragged the presidents office into the mess as well. If Shekhawat has genuine aspirations to enter politics he should contest as an independent candidate as that would silence his critics.
S.N. Kabra
Family business
•Gone are the days when our politicians equated politics with service for the masses (Its relative,IE,September 23). Given the rapid pace of globalisation and growing materialism,politics too has become a business. It appears as though this is the manner in which the younger generations will step into politics. Ironically there have been instances where parties that often talk of honest,clean and transparent public lives are not above dynastic thought and would prop up the progeny of a popular leader.
Ved Guliani
Hisar
•Dynastic politics is nothing new but the Maharashtra assembly elections have brought the issue to light once again. One can argue that politics has indeed become a remunerative business: one which has not been affected by the recession,and thus politicians are capable of endorsing nominations for their near and dear. Sadly,merit,qualifications and voter endorsement have taken a back seat. Simply look at Maharashtra. However,the ball is now in the voters court and it is the people who will exercise their wisdom and vote in the best interest of the state.
S.K. Gupta
Post lift-off
•Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists have shown their capability and talent to the country and others through the successful launch of the remote sensing satellite (1 to 7 in …,IE,September 24). This achievement further proves that we are second to none and that the coming years will be even more exciting and successful. It is time that the government got involved in other fields of science in order to ensure similar success.
Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee
Faridabad
The talker
•American President Barack Obamas first address to the United Nations General Assembly has naturally been a highly anticipated event (In first address to UN,IE,September 24). Obamas team and supp-
orters have maintained that his speeches are game changing ones. However,upon closer inspection one wonders what direction his policies are headed in. However,his plans for climate change are in stark difference to his predecessors and his speech at the General Assembly has reaffirmed his commitment.
Karan Thakur
New Delhi
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