Put learning first
* This refers to A crisis of implementation (IE,October 23). The Right to Education Act (RTE) was enacted to enforce the fundamental right to education. It is the duty of the state to educate its children,because the future of the nation depends on their development. Frequent Supreme Court interventions and the extension of deadlines in implementing the RTE indicate that the government is incapable of providing adequate facilities for education. Parents who cannot afford the fees of private schools have no option but to enrol their children in state-run schools. Along with poor infrastructure,the quality of education is a significant flaw in the education system. The system focuses on cramming information rather than grasping concepts,and students do not learn to think for themselves.
Kshitij Gupta
Narwana
Bill of change
* THIS refers to BJPs floor test (IE,October 23).The monsoon session was completely washed out by the BJP. The opposition should know that allegations of corruption against the Congress and the dust raised over it by the BJP will not be the only factors that determine peoples responses to the parties. In the upcoming winter session,citizens will also take into account the performance of the opposition in Parliament. So,instead of concentrating on empty criticism of the government,the BJP should direct Parliaments attention towards the important bills that are still pending.
Dhruv Jogi
Gondal
Shades of grey
* APROPOS Louise Khurshids article Why I am proud to be a Neta (IE,October 24),it seemed to indicate that some things are right,and some are wrong,but for the most part,we live in a world of grey,in which right and wrong are not absolute values. Louise Khurshid has played a part in Indias democracy. So she should also respect the democratic practice of raising questions about her actions. She should be more open and transparent regarding the work of her trust.
Rajiv Boolchand Jain
New Delhi
Tarnished hero
* I agree with the writer of The Armstrong Cloud (IE,October 25),that forgetting Armstrong is not going to be easy. I have idolised Armstrong not only for his sporting achievements,but also for his fighting spirit. Through the Livestrong campaign,he has helped to draw worldwide attention to the plight of cancer patients. The Armstrong scandal will now affect all athletes,and extraordinary sporting achievements will be viewed with scepticism.
The scandal should be handled with extreme care,and we should not allow it to taint the inspiration that we can draw from other champions.
Abhishek Tinaikar
