Opinion When in Rome
This refers to the editorial Graceless in Rome. Never mind the conspiracy theories doing the rounds,the Italian governments refusal to send back the two marines
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When in Rome
* This refers to the editorial Graceless in Rome (IE,March 14). Never mind the conspiracy theories doing the rounds,the Italian governments refusal to send back the two marines accused of killing Indian fishermen should be seen first and foremost as a grave breach of the Supreme Courts trust. The Indian states response should be unequivocal and stern,carrying the weight of its sovereign stature and integrity. It should not mince words and let Rome know that ties between India and Italy have been severely affected,and it wont be business-as-usual from here on. If Indian marines had been embroiled in such an incident in Italy,it is unlikely they would be treated with the same leniency.
Abhimanyu Bishnoi
Gurgaon
* INDIAS foreign affairs establishment must shake off its chronic paralysis and respond in firm and pragmatic fashion to Italys unbecoming action with regard to the two Italian marines under trial in India. But this is not a time for rash steps like cutting off diplomatic relations. That would only destroy,once and for all,Indias chances finding out the truth about the defence procurement scandal that involves a firm in Italy.
R.P. Subramanian
All in the game
* ONCE again,the Australians have shown that even the superstars of their cricket team are not above discipline (Michael Clarke gets Cricket Australia boost over sackings,IE,March 12). No matter what the position of the individual,rules are meant to be followed. For now,Team Australia may be weakened by the loss of strong players,but in the long run,this discipline will make Australia the world leader in cricket once again.
Ranjit Kamath
Tetghar
Crumbling banks
* THIS refers to ICICI,Axis,HDFC Bank start probe into laundering charges (IE,March 15). It is shocking that it took a sting operation to unearth irregularities in some of Indias most successful private banks. Regulating agencies and the income tax department seem to have remained in the dark. These banks are alleged to have been involved in money laundering. None of these institutions is family-owned; all of them have been favoured by FIIs. They have never been known to cater to the social sector,they have exploited the urban retail market and are reported to have used strong-arm tactics to recover loans.The latest exposure creates doubts about all their functions. The RBI and the government should investigate the matter thoroughly,book the culprits and amend banking laws suitably. Until that is done,perhaps it is better to put the issue of new banking licences on hold.
N. Ramamurthy
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