Opinion Condemnable
The attack on Prashant Bhushan in his chamber outside the Supreme Court is condemnable
Condemnable
The attack on Prashant Bhushan in his chamber outside the Supreme Court is condemnable (For J&K views,Bhagat Singh Sena goons beat up Bhushan,IE,October 13). An individual has every right to voice his or her opinion on any issue. In a democracy like ours,one should be able to do so without fear. The goons who attacked Bhushan are fundamentalists,fringe players,driven by dogmas that have no place in civil society. Our political leaders should come out against this.
Harischandra Parshuram
The attack on Prashant Bhushan shows how intolerant our society is becoming. Our Constitution guarantees us the right to free speech and expression. In a vibrant and democratic society,different individuals are bound to have different opinions on issues and they have the right to express their views,within the limits set by the Constitution. However,instead of having an informed debate,force is being resorted to for quelling dissenting voices. Even in Parliament,in a different dimension of course,this is happening. The ruling parties sometimes do not allow opposition members to voice their concerns; opposition parties in turn disrupt parliamentary proceedings.
Manas Upmanyu
The brazen attack on Bhushan is disgusting. This is no ideology-driven crusade; it is just a lame attempt by a lunatic fringe to grab eyeballs. They should not be given publicity. They should be kept at the margins,where they belong.
Rahul Gaur
Gurgaon
Love and loss
Ghazal singer Jagjit Singhs death is a great loss (Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh passes away,IE,October 10). After Talat Mehmood,it was Jagjit Singh who became the ghazal singer of India. He infused new life into the genre in the 1970s. It was the palpable pain in his voice that touched his audience. When he sang Chitthi na koi sandesh,tum chale gaye konsa desh,it brought out the anguish of a father who lost his son in the prime of his life.
Dilbag Rai
Jagjit Singh made ghazals popular among the youth of this country. His songs had enthralling tunes and meaningful lyrics that spoke of love and grief,whether it was Chitthi na koi sandesh or Tum itna jo muskura rahe ho,or Hothon se chulo tum.
Mridul Sharma
Chandigarh
Unequal before law
It is sad to see a senior minister criticising the judiciary for putting businessmen in jail (If you lock up businessmen,will investment come: Law minister,IE,October 10) . Should there be different laws for commoners and corporate honchos? Should big businessmen not be tried before the law because that is likely to affect the investment atmosphere in the country?
Pramod Mishra
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