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This refers to Saubhik Chakrabartis Filmneeti. The film Rajneeti was in trouble and became a victim of the ruling partys whims.
This refers to Saubhik Chakrabartis Filmneeti (IE,June 2). The film Rajneeti was in trouble and became a victim of the ruling partys whims. Earlier too,films based on politicians lives or inspired by such were in trouble like Aandhi and Kissa Kursi Kaa. In fact,a film never reflects real lifes complete incidents. Its always more a fictional work and thats how everyone knows it. Then,where is the danger of misrepresentation of facts?
Finally,there is the censor board to chop off objectionable scenes not in the public interest but in the changed times,censorship rules must also change,to allow the screening of bold themes and more realistic movies.
Mahesh Kumar
New Delhi
Saving Manipur
The editorial SOS from Manipur (IE,June 1) was timely,given the tough time the people of Manipur are going through. Manipur is the farthest nook of mainland Indias consciousness. Its being blocked out doesnt evoke any ready response because of the zero impact it has on the rest of the country. Its not only Manipur,but for that matter almost all the northeastern states that often remain cut off due to their geographical location. So its time the Union government rescued Manipur from the blockade and also resolved the dispute with the NSCN.
Raju Vernekar
Eye on Israel
This refers to the editorial Eye on Gaza (IE,June 2).
You are right in saying that Israels tendency to shoot itself in the foot will not help its security. But then,theres its blind benefactor,the US. See how equivocal the worlds sole superpower is when it talked of the importance of learning all the facts and circumstances around the tragic events… Had it been any other country,the US would have asked rightaway for UN sanctions. Israels arrogance vis-a-vis the Palestinians can be checkmated if the Arab world closes ranks against Israel just for once,and the US cannot have even a drop of oil from the Middle East. Till then,Palestinians are condemned to suffer.
Prasad Malladi
Nidadavole
Its easy to blame Israel every time an incident like Mondays happens. But the fact is Israel had warned people not to venture into Gaza or take materials without inspection. This forewarning was not heeded by the so-called activists. They had in mind a confrontation with the IDF which would automatically lead to a consolidation of support for Palestinians. This is hardly a peace initiative. Taking construction material is not a peace manoeuvre an impoverished population needs food and water; not cement,steel and blue metal,that can be used for construction projects and perhaps even Hamass rockets. Which country in the world would behave differently from Israel under the circumstances?
Raghu Seshadri
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