Ensure distribution of aid

This refers to the editorial ‘Gaza tragedy’; Palestinian civilians in Gaza are facing famine-like conditions. There are reports of deaths due to hunger. The United Nations (UN) and powerful nations across the world must step in to resolve this humanitarian crisis. The plight of innocent civilians should be alleviated without any delay. The UN must make arrangements for a smooth distribution of aid material. It is time for Hamas and Israel to forge a ceasefire without putting forward conditions that are hard to agree on. The killing of more than 100 relief-seeking civilians is shocking. The security personnel responsible for the brutality must be brought to justice.

Subhash Vaid, New Delhi

Israel must agree to ceasefire

Apropos of ‘Gaza tragedy’; the killing of over 100 Palestinian civilians is deplorable. The UN Security Council’s failure to stop the war is telling. With no end to the incessant bombardment, people in Palestine are not even safe in hospitals. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has turned a deaf ear to the world leaders calling for a ceasefire. It is high time that Israel stopped inflicting atrocities on innocent Palestinians on humanitarian grounds. That some areas in the Gaza Strip have been pushed to the brink of famine and the fact that the supply of relief items has been hit are truly concerning. The onus is on Israel to restore peace.

Subhash C Taneja, Gurugram

Two-state solution only way out

Refer to the article ‘A battle of competing narratives’; the harrowing loss of over 30,000 Palestinian lives and the recent killing of over 100 relief-seekers underscore the urgent need for a resolution to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Amid this clash of competing narratives, dialogue and diplomacy must take precedence. The legitimate rights and aspirations of both sides must be recognised. The continued violence and suffering call for concerted efforts towards reconciliation and compromise. The global community must make all-out efforts to persuade both sides to agree to a long-term ‘two-state’ proposal for lasting peace in the region.

Chanchal S Mann, Una

Must tackle organised crime

With reference to the editorial ‘Brazen murder’; the cold-blooded murder of Gurugram-based bookie Sachin Goda, which comes just days after the killing of state INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathi, is a sad commentary on the failure of the police to curb the menace. It shows that there is no let-up in organised crime in the region as criminals, especially those who enjoy political patronage, remain untouched in the country. It is all the more concerning that Indian citizens are being targeted by international gangs of dreaded criminals who operate from foreign shores. All this points to the systematic failure of our intelligence agencies to remain updated with the necessary inputs. The safety of the common man must not be compromised.

MD Sharma, Shimla

Kejriwal a law unto himself

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has skipped the Enforcement Directorate summons for the eighth time now. How many summonses are necessary before the AAP national convener heeds the call of the law? He has made a mockery of the law of the land by ignoring the repeated summonses issued by the Central probe agency. The least Kejriwal could do is appear before the agency for an interrogation related to the excise policy case and explain his position. Questioning the purpose of the summonses and defying them repeatedly shows the Delhi CM’s unwillingness to respect the law.

Karnail Singh, Kharar

PM Modi’s roadmap

Refer to the news report ‘Sure of NDA’s 3rd term, Modi draws up 100-day action plan’; Opposition parties may deride PM Narendra Modi for quoting the 370-seat target for the saffron party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. But they cannot dispute his dominance. While the Opposition bloc members are still struggling to resolve infighting and work out seat-sharing deals, PM Modi has been laying the roadmap for the next term. He has already made plans to make India a developed nation by 2047 under Viksit Bharat. For a thriving democracy, a strong Opposition is a must. It is time for the Opposition parties to make joint efforts to win back the confidence of the public.

Yoginder Singhal, Ladwa

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