Ignoring younger leaders
Refer to the editorial ‘Scindia’s switch’ (March 12); Scindia joining the BJP is a clear evidence of the strong game of position and chair in politics. It shows how even the loyalists don’t settle for less, and want a chance to make their existence count in the game. It is a major reality check for the Congress, who has always given an upper hand to veterans in the party while ignoring the younger leaders. The Opposition needs to do something in this regard to keep its pawns from shifting sides.
Sanjot Kaur, Ludhiana
Ancient mantra
Scindia joining the BJP and being nominated for the Rajya Sabha shows that the BJP is following our ancient policy of saam (negotiation), daam (money), dand (punishment) and bhed (division). But it forgets that this policy is meant for enemies, and not political rivals.
Naresh Johar, Amritsar
Preventing accidents
As many as 241 people lost their lives in Haryana in the past two years in accidents involving stray cattle. Haryana has set up a full-fledged force for the protection of cattle, but has somehow failed to provide shelter to them. Cattle can be seen roaming on roads and are the main cause of accidents. If the goverment is spending huge amounts of money on the protection of cows, it should make proper arrangements for their shelter, so that such accidents can be prevented.
Divyangi Arora, Faridabad
Cattle on roads
Reference to ‘In Haryana, stray cattle kill 241 in 2 yrs’ (March 11); 200 deaths is not a low number, when even the government has set up the Haryana Gau Seva Aayog. By claiming that these stray animals come from other states, the government cannot hide the failing of its Aayog. Even if the animals are coming from the other states, it is the duty of the Aayog to rescue them. They cannot be left loose to endanger lives on roads.
Geeta Thakur, by mail
Education vendors
Apropos of ‘Stem the rot’ (March 10), it is shocking to learn that private universities in Himachal Pradesh are selling fake degrees. The malaise in our system has crept in because these education vendors have a nexus with politicians and government officials. This practice should be rooted out by clamping down on the portals of such institutions and sealing their finances. The students of these universities should be shifted to state universities and colleges. Stringent steps must be taken to put these people behind bars. Such corruption is also found in other states. The UGC and education ministry must take immediate and effective steps.
KRISHAN MALHOTRA, Ambala Cantt
Too dependent on China
The fear of corona has led the government to suspend all visas, which is a good step. Even the US has stopped the entry of all Europeans, except from Britain, for 30 days. As the drugs imported from China have stopped due to the virus, the government must check its stock of medicines to combat corona. The government has not paid attention to the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Dependence on China for drugs, etc., can become a problem for our country.
Lk Handa, by mail
Back to old ways
Covid has brought to importance ayurvedic and homoeopathic medicine systems, and also Indian traditions like namaste, no kissing on cheeks, keeping a minimum distance from the others, washing hands with water instead of using tissue papers and giving due importance to the cleanliness of the body instead of clothes. It is better to follow a healthy and systematic lifestyle.
SS Verma, Longowal
Economy hit further
The Indian market has suffered its biggest hit due to coronavirus. In this hard time, the government must look into the matter and take steps accordingly, so that the faith of investors is reposed in the market and the government. The matter of economy is as important as of coronavirus. No politics should take place in these two matters. The government should take major steps to improve the condition of the economy.
Divyanshu singh, Chandigarh
Close schools, colleges
Apropos of ‘Visa suspension’ (March 13), we must appreciate the government for a blanket ban on the entry of foreign tourists. The government has shown political will. Like the Kejriwal government in Delhi, other governments should also shut educational institutions and cinemas for a specified period. At the local level, the district administration should not allow fairs etc. People should avoid crowded places.
Ajay Bagga, Hoshiarpur
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