Opinion Letters to the Editor: Strike three
Akhilesh Yadav has been an abject failure both on the administrative and law and order fronts.
UP CM Akhilesh Yadav’s image has taken a fresh beating, and rightly so (‘Autopsy confirms cousins were raped’, IE, May 30). Ever since he took over as chief minister, the crime graph in UP has consistently witnessed an upward trend. Initially, people were willing to give him a second chance considering his age and inexperience. But the young CM seems to have taken people’s support for granted. That he cannot do so any more was reflected in the Lok Sabha election results. Yadav has been an abject failure both on the administrative and law and order fronts. Riots and rapes go unchecked. He has been unable to control crimes with strong casteist and communal undertones.
— Ganapathi Bhat
Akola
We don’t care
This refers to ‘Modi’s real test’ by Balakrishnan Rajagopal (IE, May 30). The title of the piece was misleading. It sounded as if the writer was putting forward a challenge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to live up to. But really the writer was just attempting to paint Modi in the same ink that the Congress has unsuccessfully been trying to. Rajagopal fails to understand that priorities are very different now. Even if Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots is in doubt, and even if he does manipulate institutions for his own gain (which party hasn’t done that?), I would (and I suspect most people who voted for him would too) be extremely happy if he just ensured one thing — that there are enough jobs for the 12 million young people joining India’s labour
force every year.
— Om Prakash
Delhi
Making things work
This refers to the editorial ‘Laying down rules’ (IE, May 30). The PMO’s initiative to rein in corruption and favouritism at higher levels is heartening and welcome. Corruption in government offices and local bodies can be curbed to a great extent, provided officers of proven integrity are posted as heads of departments. Offices should have well-defined and clear mandates to ensure timebound action is taken on complaints without people having to go from pillar to post. Systems and procedures should also be made simple, unambiguous and transparent. Minimum direct contact with ministerial and subordinate staff will help improve things.
— H.U. Asnani
Ajmer
RIP, Maya
This refers to the editorial ‘Free verse’ (IE, May 30). In the death of Maya Angelou, the world has lost a strong woman known for her spirited fight against racial discrimination. Her life is a lesson and will remain a source of inspiration for generations to come.
— M. Jeyaram
Sholavandan
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