Opinion Slap and make up
The manner in which Kejriwal and the man who assaulted him kissed and made up was directed at TV cameras.
* Arvind Kejriwal has been slapped yet again. This time, by an autorickshaw driver — one of his main support groups. People on the street are speculating that the whole episode might have been stage managed and set up to gain voter sympathy just a couple of days before the elections in Delhi. The manner in which Kejriwal and the man who assaulted him kissed and made up was directed at TV cameras. The differences between the two has been forgiven and forgotten. All forms of violence must be condemned roundly. But people are upset that Kejriwal left them high and dry after being voted into power in Delhi.
— S.N. Kabra
Mumbai
Game changer
* This refers to ‘In Karnataka, Modi targets UPA’s Aadhaar’ (IE, April 9). It is curious that parties in the opposition leave no stone unturned to criticise Aadhaar. Aadhaar is a wonderful tool. If deployed appropriately, it has the potential to wipe out the parallel economy. It is no secret that political parties rely on corruption and black money to finance their elections. Therefore, political parties will put up a tough fight against Aadhaar, fearing that their side businesses may dry up if the programme is successful. Corruption can be eliminated to a great extent if the direct benefit transfer scheme is implemented successfully, for which we need Aadhaar. If this is done, politicians and corrupt officials would not be able to misdirect subsidies in the name of non-existing beneficiaries.
— P.C. Xavier
New Delhi
Poor old me
* Apropos of the editorial ‘Didi vs EC’ (IE, April 9), Mamata Banerjee appears to have burned her fingers, yet again by attempting to take on the Election Commission. This type of attention-seeking politics of confrontation is inappropriate. The EC is a constitutional body, and it needs to be given the respect due to the guardian of our electoral process — the lifeblood of this republic. It must be respected by one and all as it ensures that fair elections take place. Didi’s defiance appears to be a gimmick to garner support and
portray herself as the victim, as usual.
— Gaurav Gupta
New Delhi
You eat your khichdi
* This refers to the editorial ‘Eat your khichdi’ (IE April, 8). So far, our country has never had a non-Congress government at the Centre with a clear majority. The Congress leadership has became arrogant and needs to go. They are smug because they think there is no other viable alternative. In this context, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s statements make perfect sense to me. They deserve reflection.
— Ashok K. Ashu
Patiala
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