For equality
This refers to the article Just a tool in their hands (IE,October 18). The condition of people with disabilities in India is pathetic because of the outlook other people have towards them. They are viewed as second-class citizens. The need is to change public perception instead of using them as tools in politics. Considering them pitiable and helpless is not enough to change their status.
The lack of public infrastructure for the disabled is a failure of our authorities. People with disabilities deserve to be treated with respect and accorded equal status. Disability is not the loss of sight or a limb,but the loss of our societys vision.
Kshitij Gupta
Narwana
Popularity stunt?
Fill in the blanks (IE,October 18) points aptly to Kejriwals paucity of ideas. Kejriwals accusations against a few selected politicians seem to be little beyond a publicity gimmick. Does he mean that corruption is prevalent across a particular party or only among specific persons in these parties? Nepotism and corruption exist at multiple levels of our society. Kejriwals attack on Nitin Gadkari and Sonia Gandhi (via Robert Vadra) may be an attempt to achieve popularity and find a place for himself in politics. He must rise above merely pointing fingers,and put up a legitimate fight.
Soshil Rattan
Amritsar
No answers
THIS refers to Fill in the blanks (IE,October 18). It is surprising that a person like Arvind Kejriwal is given so much political importance by the media. His team has raised the issue of corruption,exposing the ruling alliance and the opposition alike. But what solution does Kejriwal offer to create an effective and honest administration? Raising allegations of corruption against Vadra or Gadkari is nothing new. Is Kejriwal only promoting his own interests and hoping to gain political mileage? He must provide a definite vision of governance or a strategy to stem the evil of corruption he complains about.
Ved Guliani
Hisar
Beyond the IITs
THE point of giving due weightage to the Class XII board exams should not be narrowly understood,as it is in Class XII marks in the JEE: well-meaning idea may change nothing (IE,October 17). Of the large number of candidates who appear for the JEE,only a few thousand make it to the IITs. It is vital for these students to give adequate attention to the board exams,so that they have options beyond the IITs. The article talked about students who qualify in the JEE and make it to IIT,but the story of those who dont must be taken into account as well. Giving weightage to Class XII board results will ensure that those who dont fare well in the JEE still have something to fall back on.
Mukesh Rawat,Delhi
