Bus queue shelters a dismal show

THE so called ultramodern bus queue shelters, recently constructed in close proximity to Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran’s (HSVP) office at C 3, Sector 6, Panchkula, can be said to be an example of poor workmanship. Intriguingly, not only the sitting platform is constructed asymmetrically but also the spacing between the front grill and the platform is quite at variance. The authorities concerned should have paid attention to the work being done at the ground level and also the contractor should be made answerable about the problems being faced by the people. —Vinayak G, Panchkula

Government insensitivity behind farmers’ stir

THE incident of suicide by a Sikh preacher in solidarity with the farmers’ protest has added to the number of sacrifices for the cause. Many of them have died due to the freezing cold and others in road accidents. Against all odds, farmers have been protesting continuously against the three farm laws. However, double standards of leaders of all political parties have exposed their lack of commitment towards the farmers. It is absurd and ironical that the ruling government is treating the farmers as outsiders and not citizens. I am of the considered view that in the interest of all, the government should keep its stubborn attitude at bay and accept the demands of the agitating farmers at the earliest. —Indu-Gopal Mittal, Panchkula

Death of preacher unfortunate

AMID the farmers’ protest, death of a Sikh preacher Baba Ram Singh is very unfortunate. Preachers are guides of humanity and their support is needed especially in such a time when the human values are crumbling. Educational institutions too have become result oriented. In the modern times, people remain so much busy and occupied by materialistic things that they forget the real purpose of life. Thus, preachers are the ones who awaken people from their slumber and uplift them spiritually. One thing that we need to think over is that what was that which Babaji could see and not our government. The government seriously needs to look into the issue and accept the farmers’ demand before more lives are lost for this reason. —Ravinder Kwatra, Shahabad Markanda

Smart initiative to check Traffic rules violation

IT is a matter of great satisfaction that the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has started installing 315 red light violation detection (RLVD) cameras at 29 locations across the city. The cameras will be used for traffic violation purposes and to keep a check on violators who cross the red lights by violating traffic rules. As a matter of fact, 60 RLVD cameras have so far been installed and work on installing the remaining cameras is ongoing. Based on the image or video, the software will automatically generate an e-challan and send an SMS, along with the evidence, to the registered owners of the vehicles, which is a good move. —Subhash C Taneja, Gurugram

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