Opinion Clarion call
It is indisputable that wide-ranging reforms are needed in order to ensure that Indias growth becomes truly inclusive in the decade ahead....
It is indisputable that wide-ranging reforms are needed in order to ensure that Indias growth becomes truly inclusive in the decade ahead. It may be the case that high growth rates can be achieved without reform,but that could mean standing on the wrong side of history where we are not bold and ambitious enough to become an advanced country that can provide basic standards of living to its own people.
Vijay Mullaji
Peace under attack
The attack on Srinagars Lal Chowk by militants shows that these terrorists are enemies of Islam and humanity. This latest attack has disturbed the prospects of peace in Kashmir,where peoples lives had become normal after many years. Nevertheless,the attack and terrorists attempts to keep militancy alive are at odds with peoples desire to live peacefully in a democracy in order to empower themselves and their children. This desire resulted in the mandate for the new government in the state. However,the Union government should immediately read the warnings and use all resources to dismantle the terror network. The people of J&K should exercise restraint and not listen to any rumour and then panic. They need to display stoicism and maturity by helping each other and the government. The fresh attack demands an increase in security forces in the state as well as international condemnation.
Syed Khaja
New Delhi
Doing nothing?
This refers to the editorial Policy resolution and Arindam Baniks well-timed The problem with prices (IE,January 2). Regarding the editorials suggestion about combating price rise,no one can deny the desirability of certainty in the RBIs stance on monetary policy. The manner in which food prices are shooting up is assuming alarming proportions. Food inflation of this magnitude is rare,and the argument of crop failure is partially acceptable. The most likely reasons could be the entry of MNCs,forward trading in cereals and pulses with speculative motives and also hoarding by dishonest traders. All of them are taking undue advantage of the prevailing situation. But sadly,the government has done nothing to control the food inflation. Ironically,the opposition has also forgotten the critical issue of price rise.
Anjana Gupta
Delhi
Looking east
This refers to C. Raja Mohans Look to our near east (IE,January 7). Strengthening bilateral ties is necessary. By conferring the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize on Sheikh Hasina,India has acknowledged the importance of Bangladesh. Bangladeshs crackdown on anti-India groups such as ULFA and the jihadi outfits proves its desire for cordial relations. Keeping Chinas increasing interest in Bangladesh in mind,India must play a bigger role in its development. Financial aid and big investment in Bangladesh can help.
Manoj Parashar
Greater Noida
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