Opinion Press cutting
It is a pity that Justice Katju,so well-regarded otherwise,should have wrapped himself around this controversy.
Press cutting
* It is a pity that Justice Katju,so well-regarded otherwise,should have wrapped himself around this controversy (No noose is good noose,IE,November 12). I believe he,and his critics in general,are missing the plot. The question is not whether his criticism of the media is right or off the mark. It may well be right! The point is that no one in todays India,not even a sitting Supreme Court judge,can use language like I may use the danda and get away with it. Such language reveals a mindset,offends sensibilities,and no self-respecting person will put up with it. Admitting a mistake does not diminish a person. Justice Katju should reflect,recant and recharge.
Sanjeev Aga,Mumbai
* Apropos No noose is good noose,the media should have taken in its stride the sharp comments from Justice Katju,the new head of the Press Council of India. Shekhar Gupta rightly emphasised that,as the forceful attack came from the most venerable judge and evoked wide public applause,it was time for soul-searching and internal debate for self-rectification to ensure fairness. This seems to be the best method in a democracy. The alternative to let the powers-that-be regulate the media would be dangerous.
M. Ratan,New Delhi
Revert to reforms
* Regarding the editorial UPA 2s deep freeze (IE,November 14),reform-oriented leadership has to emerge from the Congress. Under UPA 2,economic reforms have given way to populism,or worse,stop-gap policies and diffidence. As a result,the government machinery,instead of moving forward,seems to have come to a standstill. It may not be advisable for the party to change horses midstream,but at least Manmohan Singh should have everyone on board in order to steer his government properly.
Tarsem Singh,New Delhi
No emergency exit
* Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that the government has to find ways and means to help private-sector airlines get out of difficult situations. This should not in anyway mean a bailout package for Kingfisher Airlines. The problem of a financial crunch is not unique to Kingfisher. The entire industry is passing through a crisis. It wont be surprising if more domestic airlines follow suit. Will the government try to rescue them as well?
Arun Chandra,Mumbai
Neighbourly terms
* With Pakistans cabinet clearing the way for the grant of MFN status to India,the obvious result will be better bilateral trade,but it can also lead to an easing of tension between the two countries (A step forward,IE,November 12). Both India and Pakistan should avoid one-upmanship. Only friendly relations can eventually stem militancy.
Satwant Kaur,Mahilpur
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