Opinion War on drugs
In Why Punjab isnt game anymore Amarinder Singh laments the states loss in sporting talent.
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War on drugs
In Why Punjab isnt game anymore (IE,August 22),Amarinder Singh laments the states loss in sporting talent. This is partly because of the drug menace,which has assumed alarming proportions. Nothing much seems to be done to tackle this problem either. Instead of looking to a lackadaisical government for assistance,people should form welfare societies that help families dealing with this problem. The names of people selling drugs should also be reported to the police. Brij Bedi,Amritsar
Triumphant Raj
MNS leader Raj Thackereys protest in Mumbai (Raj blames outsiders for rioting,IE,August 22),was apparently held to vent the anxieties of Mumbaikars. It drew thousands of people. Despite being denied permission to hold the protest,MNS leaders stood their ground. Thackeray and his party may have tapped into the anxieties of people in Maharashtra,but is it right to go against the orders of the police? No one is above the law,and Thackeray is no exception. There seems to have been a definite political agenda behind this rally.
Asmita A. Dalvi
Coal comfort
THE opposition this Tuesday obstructed proceedings in both the Houses of Parliament,creating a furore over coal block allocations (Oppn stalls House,tells PM to resign,IE,August 22). The storm had been caused by the CAG report claiming that the governments coal block allocation had favoured certain private parties and caused a loss of Rs 1.86 lakh crore to the exchequer. The BJP held the prime minister responsible for the irregularities,since he had been in charge of the coal ministry when the allocations were made. Whatever the case may be,the BJP is politicising the coal issue and obstructing Parliament at a time when the government must revive the sluggish economy. This is not good for the BJPs image as a responsible opposition.
Can the BJP absolve itself of all responsibility in the opaque coal block allocation process? Instead of indulging in partisan politics,all parties should spend time in the ongoing Parliament session on a productive discussion on coal sector reforms.
Bhagwan Thadani
Mumbai
Spread the word
THE proposal to have collateral-free education loans is a welcome step (Student loans up to 7.5 lakh may be collateral free,IE,August 21). It will motivate more students to continue with higher studies and pursue professional and technical courses. Now the banks must make efforts to publicise the new schemes so that those who may otherwise be forced to cut short their education,because of the lack of funds,can avail of them.
Taneema Afzal
Srinagar
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