Govt must do course correction

Refer to ‘Bhagwat offers balm to the soul’ (The Great Game); it is worrisome that Mohan Bhagwat has to remind his own government time and again that the Constitution guarantees secularism and there is no room for mandir-masjid disputes. The government shouldn’t treat the majority community with kid gloves and the minorities with hate and contempt. Every community, irrespective of religion, deserves equal and unbiased treatment. The Supreme Court has rightly stayed the registration of new suits and archaeological surveys of mosques. The RSS chief’s message to the Modi government is loud and clear: do course correction to ensure good governance.

MD Sharma, Shimla

Leaders’ actions must be objective

With reference to ‘Bhagwat offers balm to the soul’; the writer has sincerely lauded RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s gesture of providing a balm to the soul. Ironically, he did it in the past too. If he really means what he says, the entire RSS must deplore the sharp communal division, prejudices and disparities prevalent in India. The timing of his actions raises doubts and questions about why he kept mum when people lost their lives in the Sambhal controversy. Is it not a cover-up act to calm down the enraged tempers due to Amit Shah’s recent remarks about BR Ambedkar? Had Bhagwat swung into action before this incident, he would have proved himself credible and sincere. The act of applying a balm to the soul must always be objective, not selective.

PK Sharma, Barnala

Shift in RSS ideology

Apropos of ‘Bhagwat offers balm to the soul’; while Bhagwat’s call to reject divisive narratives and acknowledge the contributions of all communities is commendable, it seems contradictory to the ideology traditionally associated with the RSS, which has often been criticised for promoting a narrow, majoritarian view. This apparent change prompts reflection on whether it stems from a genuine realisation of India’s pluralistic ethos or a strategic response to shifting political and social realities. Regardless, such statements must translate into tangible actions that foster harmony, ensuring that these words do not remain mere rhetoric.

Balbir Singh Kakkar, Jalandhar

Honour Ambedkar’s vision

With reference to ‘It’s unparliamentary’; the incident in the new Parliament complex reflects a disturbing failure to uphold the essential standards of discipline, decorum and dignity that should guide discussions on matters of national importance. Instead of engaging in divisive rhetoric, parliamentarians should focus on upholding Ambedkar’s vision: affordable education, equality before the law, social justice, economic opportunities for the underprivileged and reforms in the electoral and judicial systems. The truest way to honour his legacy is not through words alone, but through meaningful dialogue and actions that reflect the core values enshrined in the Constitution.

K Kumar, Panchkula

Uphold Constitution’s ideals

Refer to ‘It’s unparliamentary’; the current state of parliamentary proceedings reflects a disturbing departure from constitutional principles and democratic norms. Both the government and the Opposition must introspect and recalibrate their approach. A functioning democracy demands accountability, debate and collaboration — not petty squabbles or display of power. To truly serve the people, both sides must rise above their differences and rededicate themselves to the ideals enshrined in the Constitution, ensuring that Parliament regains its stature as the temple of democracy.

Gaurav Badhwar, Rohtak

Enforce strict norms for doping

Apropos of ‘Confront doping’; the incident wherein syringes and empty vials were found stacked in a washroom during a sports event in Haryana reveals a negative facet of sports. The culpable players must be suspended or banned. The sports authority should come out with stringent norms and regulations. Only when India accomplishes the aim of becoming dope-free can the real worth of its sports professionals be apparent, besides raising India’s stature in the international arena.

Sushma Sharma, by mail