Opinion No question

This refers to ‘Nobody’s game’ (IE, April 18). The BCCI should consider itself fortunate that the Supreme Court has refrained from taking a more radical decision. The cricket board should view the latest court order as a final warning to set its house in order. The cash-rich BCCI should know that there is more to Indian cricket than money. Since the popularity of cricket has pitchforked the board to a position of strength, without the support of the fans, it is nothing. Therefore, its affairs should be more accountable and transparent. New members must begin work in right earnest to cleanse the BCCI. The key recommendations of the Mudgal committee, like legalising betting, must be looked into. Addressing the the “conflict of interest” issue should be a priority as almost everybody seems to be affected by it. An internal probe, as ordered by the apex court, should go to the root of the problem. All this is easier said than done, but with the issue being monitored by the Supreme Court, all hope is not lost.
— Ganapathi Bhat
Akola

Strict measures

Apropos of the report ‘Vote for Supriya Sule or lose water, “threatens” Ajit Pawar’ (IE, April 18), if it is found true that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar did threaten residents of a village on the eve of polling, the Election Commission should take severe action against him for abusing his official position and violating people’s right to cast their vote freely and without fear — as well as their right to state resources. A swift response from the EC is necessary in the interests of probity.
—M.C. Joshi
Lucknow

Eye opener

The article ‘Seeing is believing’ by Amrita Shah (IE, April 18) has provoked me to think about the human quality of believing things without critical reflection. The dexterous presentation of Narendra Modi’s achievements has made significant UPA achievements seem lacklustre. This shows that the BJP has entered the election tussle better equipped than ever before, and has outclassed the Congress on this count. But the idea of the ruling party revolving around a single figure makes me apprehensive.
— Swapnil Wayal
Sangli

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