What unfair, Mr Trump?
WHEN the entire world, including America, is responsible for global warming, it is obvious that everybody will have to contribute towards the success of the Paris pact. According to the Washington Post, the US has caused more global warming than any other country. The analysis from the World Resources Institute from 1850-2011 revealed that the US emitted 27 per cent of the total carbon dioxide of the world. But if Trump claims that the accord is ‘not a fair treatment’ to the US, he must explain what ‘fair’ means according to Trump dictionary. What matters in the end is that 194 countries still stand still committed to the agreement.
ANKITA KALIA, Chandigarh
US pullout
Apropos Shyam Saran’s article ‘Trump knocks down Paris pact’ (June 3), the US pullout has drawn worldwide criticism. Unlike Obama, Trump has reneged on the US’formal obligation to provide financial and technological support for a genuine environmental cause. Politically motivated, self-contradictory and self-defeating, the decision is violative of the accord’s basic principle and will undermine the American interests in the long run. Despite Trump’s diatribe against India, PM Modi’s commitment to the deal reiterates our resolve to address the problem of climate change and global warming. India should work with other emerging economies, China and the EU to reduce greenhouse emissions and make the world safer for future generations. India is poised to play a preeminent role in world politics and earn a niche in the comity of nations.
DS Kang, Hoshiarpur
Irresponsible act
Trump’s decision to walk out of the Paris climate pact is highly irresponsible. America has pitted itself against entire global community, with countries like Syria and Nicaragua. However, it is heartening that some Governors of US states have stated that they will be part of the accord. This has given an opportunity to countries like India, China, Japan and EU to fill the void. It will take America years to accomplish the withdrawal — by that time better sense may prevail and Trump may reverse his decision.
Anil Kumar Jaswal, Una
Anti-Modi stance
Reference to ‘Sangh Parivar’s aggressive dream’ (June 3), it seems The Tribune has taken a clear anti-Modi, anti-RSS stance. Modi is the most loved PM to date and was democratically elected. ‘Hatred’ of Modi is based on the assumption that he will Hinduise India and there will be no space for another religion. It is the most childish belief. Writers like S Nihal Singh are spreading hatred by using the medium to express personal grudge against Modi and the RSS, which is unfair.
Ashwyn Mittal, Barnala
Painting all black
Apropos the article ‘Sangh Parivar’s aggressive dream’, S Nihal Singh continues with his unfinished agenda of Modi and RSS bashing. How can the writer be so biased? He sees Modi doing nothing right. If he can criticise the BJP government for the Saraswati river digging, can he not appreciate numerous programmes initiated by the PM, like Skill India and pension yojna, to name a few? If he can condemn cow vigilantes, why is he silent on the barbaric public slaughter of an innocent calf in Kerala? Most Indians admire Modi and his way of functioning.
Yogesh Garg, Bathinda
HUDA better
Refer to ‘Govt renames HUDA, says it sounds like Hooda’ (June 3); the state government’s decision to change it to Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is ridiculous. HUDA, which has been in the state for the past 40 years, has played a vital role in the urbanisation of rural Haryana. Hundreds of sectors in both big and small towns have been developed. There has been excellent work in the field of town planning. HUDA became a synonym of planned urban living in the state. Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been a respected leader and his father was a member of the Constituent Assembly. All in the state understand the difference between Hooda and HUDA. The decision is illogical.
Jagdish Mitter Gandhi, Gurugram
Language block
Apropos ‘Mocked for not knowing English, farmer’s son 3rd in civil services’ (June 3), Ronanki has set an example that language, it may be any, can take a person to great heights if there is will. The knowledge of English is not everything when you sit for an exam. You just need to be courageous and be prepared for the challenge. He has fulfilled his dream despite the language hindrance.
Bhoomika, Bathinda
Cancer study
The news report ‘UT most prone to cancer, yet to make it notifiable disease’ is a cause for serious alarm. I am a resident of Chandigarh and there have been two recent cases of cancer in my neighbourhood. It is my humble opinion that further followup is required to investigate why cancer cases are on the rise in Chandigarh and what can be done to mitigate the risks.
Bikram Pal Singh, by mail
KU notification
Kurukshetra University’s notification to its affiliated colleges, disallowing the combination of economics and geography in BA-I from this session, is not right. This combination of subjects had been the most popular in colleges, keeping in view the synergic skill development that offers employment opportunities to students in the present scenario of infrastructure development in the country. The rescinding of this retrogressive move deserves the urgent attention of the VC as the filling of online admission forms for degree courses will begin soon.
MP SHARMA, Hisar
AIR gem
One of the pioneers of Punjabi news reading, Sukhwant Singh Dhillon, passed away at the age of 92 in Amritsar on June 1. He was a trend-setter and his style of news presentation at AIR Delhi was copied by several newsreaders of AIR Chandigarh. He lived a quiet life after retirement, but budding newsreaders always sought finer points of news reading from him. The void left by his demise will be hard to fill.
Harjap Singh Aujla, Mohali
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