Opinion Maha problem
While the The Maha Crater by Shekhar Gupta (IE,October 21) made interesting reading,it also depressed one as Gupta took us on a tour around Maharashtra....
• While the The Maha Crater by Shekhar Gupta (IE,October 21) made interesting reading,it also depressed one as Gupta took us on a tour around Maharashtra. By now,he should have been accustomed to the mindset of the politicians in
Maharashtra,especially of the incumbent government; they dont believe in spending on tourism and upgrading historical places of heritage. That is why that crater is ignored,but luckily it has stayed virgin. But,no sooner the areas around start flourishing,slums will come up in the crater or could it be Sharad Pawars Singapore or Manmohan Singhs Shanghai?
Kedarnath R. Aiyar
• Shekhar Gupta rightly diagnoses that poor governance,and not natural calamity,is the bane of Maharashtra. Yet,once,it was one of the best-
administered states. But from Y.B. Chavan to Ashok Chavan there has been a steady decline in political leadership and administrative excellence catalysed by the frequent change of chief ministers by the ruling parties and a lack of a leader with pan-state appeal. The state is being ruled by regional satraps who spend more time in maneuvering to get and remain in that job than in state affairs.
Y.G. Chouksey
Fear for Pakistan
• These are,indeed,tough times for Pakistan as its internal turmoil shows no signs of abating (Audacious,unending,IE,October 16). The PPP-led federal government is too weak to sustain a campaign against the hostile elements and the all-powerful army appears unhappy with the long list of Dos and Donts issued by Washington as quid pro quo for $7.5 billion of aid. India must not gloat over their misery because the spillover effect can unsettle border areas here.
R.J. Khurana
Golden IIMs
• The IIMs have a golden history in Indian education and have helped India be recognised as world-class in terms of its education system (Global Footprints,IE,October 19). They thrive so well because of least government interference in their functions. Their quality should not suffer.
Neha Shankar Anand
Imperial games
• The whole Mike Hooper and Suresh Kalmadi saga is but a power struggle (Call this Imperial?,IE,October 17). The tussle between the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Organising Committee seems to be rooted in the colonial heritage of the former. The CGF-appointed CEO has not made himself of much use in organising the games. The Commonwealth Federation too is still not over its imperial hangover. There are some shortfalls in preparations,but the independence of the Organising Committee should not be undermined. The Indian government too has to kowtow by welcoming a huge contingent of CGF members,paying hefty sums for their expensive stays in the capital. Another overseeing committee is nothing but a burden to the state exchequer.
Rishibha Gupta
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