Opinion Harking back

— S.K. Gupta

Chandigarh

Doublespeak

I agree with ‘Overruling the judiciary’. I would like to add that the overruling is unacceptable not only in tax matters but also in other fields. The government has always been eager to overrule decisions adverse to its interests,but has failed to introduce laws recommended by the Supreme Court. This is hypocrisy.

— Mayan Prasad

Mumbai

Power to the people

ENDING the impasse over the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project,the Tamil Nadu cabinet is reported to have resolved to take steps for its early commissioning (‘Jaya says yes’,IE,March 20). This is welcome. The project has been long overdue since the state is suffering from power shortage. At the same time,the concern of the locals should be addressed.

— G. Ramachandran

Chennai

Down the road

APROPOS ‘On Lanka,DMK relents after UPA climbs down’ (IE,March 20),it’s shocking to learn the UPA government has pandered to the DMK and decided to vote in favour of the US-backed resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN. This can jeopardise our relations with Sri Lanka and help Beijing come closer to Colombo.

— Manoj Parashar

Ghaziabad

Brass tacks

THE recent controversy over the army chief’s age indicates an institutional breakdown in settling contentious issues in the armed forces. There’s a disconnect between the civilian government and the armed forces on the issue of appointing army chiefs because the government has not so far put in place a credible system for appointment to this office. Instituting a military advisory body at the highest level may be of use.

— C. Koshy John

Pune

Sport’s star

Not very long ago,Virat Kohli led India to a meticulous win in the under-19 World Cup in 2008. He has already triggered paranoia in international bowlers with some splendid performances,including his recent knock against a mortified Pakistan.

— Apoorva Mishra

Roorkee