Opinion Industry woes

As the owner-manager of a small-scale unit in Ghaziabad,I have first-hand knowledge of the effect the ghastly murder of a manager in a unit at Sahibabad had on my staff.

The Indian Express

July 25, 2012 03:48 AM IST First published on: Jul 25, 2012 at 03:48 AM IST

Industry woes

The editorial Manesar red alert (IE,July 23) should prompt the CII to press the government to amend the archaic Industrial Disputes Act of 1947. The savage attack at the Maruti plant is one of a series of incidents in the NCRs industrial belt. We should not underrate the impact of such confrontations on relations between workers and managers. As the owner-manager of a small-scale unit in Ghaziabad,I have first-hand knowledge of the effect the ghastly murder of a manager in a unit at Sahibabad had on my staff.

B.N. Sinha

Allahabad

Freedom song

IT IS sad news that Captain Lakshmi Sehgal,who once led the Rani of Jhansi regiment of Netaji Subhas Chandra Boses Indian National Army,has passed away at the age of 97. The youth of todays India is familiar with only a few names from the Independence movement. It is to be hoped that Sehgals name will not be forgotten. The heroic freedom fighter was also a doctor and a social worker; her contribution to the country cannot be erased. We of independent India have enjoyed the fruits of freedom,but many of our freedom fighters have been forgotten. It is our duty to commemorate them and mourn our loss.

Bidyut K. Chatterjee

Faridabad

Crying foul

P.A. SANGMA has not taken his defeat in the presidential elections well,alleging foul play and the use of inducement packages by the Congress (Sangma congratulates Mukherjee,does not rule out moving court,IE,July 22). It is true that when the campaigning for the elections started,both Sangma and Pranab Mukherjee seemed to have an even chance of winning. However,the Congress seems to have brooked little opposition and managed to get most political parties across the spectrum to support its candidate.

V.M. Swaraj

Chennai

Play by the rules

THE violation of rules and norms has reached new heights in the Indian pharmaceutical sector (500% profit margins on drugs: Study,IE,July 22). Given the poor health standards and rising inflation,overpriced drugs are a huge drain on the common mans pocket. Moreover,the tepid response of the concerned authorities makes matters worse. Such sensitive issues must be addressed properly in a time-bound manner.

Taneema

Srinagar

Flat wrong

THIS refers to the article Ashok Chavan got three flats for in-laws for clearing Adarsh (IE,July 23). If such practices are rife,it is no wonder that politicians assets increase every year while the aam aadmi keeps floundering in poverty. Babus and ministers allegedly involved in the Adarsh scam have been rewarded flats illegally. Citizens are eagerly waiting for justice to be done.

Deepak Chikramane

Mumbai