Making it to the top

Droupadi Murmu, the first tribal woman to be elected President, has become a beacon of inspiration for the present and future generations. Her selfless service towards the community and the country has been well recognised by the ruling NDA. It can happen only in India, where a sadharan and garib citizen, irrespective of gender, caste, religion, region, etc. — dedicated to the welfare of society — can rise to the topmost constitutional post. It is a moment of glory and pride for all. But it would have been better if she had been elected unanimously.

Krishan Kant Sood, Nangal

Proud moment

Apropos of ‘President Murmu’, a day of inspiration and a proud moment for women across the country as Murmu is elected India’s youngest and first tribal President. It is a colossal achievement for Murmu, who comes from a humble background. The tribals can now think of aspiring for high positions in their lifetime, irrespective of their background and community. It is hoped that Murmu will lead from the front and strengthen India’s development journey and promote the cause of social equality.

Harpreet Sandhu, Ludhiana

President’s election

Usually, the candidate nominated by the ruling party wins the President’s and Vice-President’s election. The electors have party compulsions while voting. The President and Vice-President should be above the influence of political parties, zones, castes and tribes. They should feel free to act independently without any obligation to a party or person. There should be a more democratic and transparent procedure for the election to the top posts. They should be elected by the citizens of India by direct voting.

SS Bhathal, Canada

Adjourn sine die

Both Houses of Parliament have been adjourned every day since the beginning of the Monsoon Session without transacting any business. Unruly scenes by the Opposition, the shouting, displaying of placards and crowding are defaming the country, besides wasting public money. It appears that both the government and the Opposition are not interested in the functioning of Parliament. The all-party meeting before the commencement of a session has become a formality since none of the members adhere to the decisions taken by it. Parliament is meant to discuss and pass Bills, but these are being passed without discussions, amid protests and walkouts. It is better to adjourn both Houses sine die for the remaining session. Don’t convene the Houses unless all MPs, irrespective of party, promise to the nation that they will allow Parliament to function smoothly.

O Prasada Rao, by mail

Disruptive tactics

Apropos of ‘Oppn a divided house in presidential elections’, the Congress appears to be digging its own grave. It is dithering on vital decisions pertaining to its survival. The questioning of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi by the ED is a normal departmental obligation, but to make it a public issue and goading the Congress cadres to indulge in disruptive practices will get it no sympathy from the wary masses. The stalling of Parliament proceedings by the Opposition is also seen by voters as wrong and not in the national interest. The Congress and the Opposition should act on real, solid issues that attract the public mind.

LR Sharma, Sundernagar

Liability or asset?

Refer to ‘ED quizzes Sonia for 2 hours amid protests’; resorting to obstruction, destruction and even arson to showcase loyalty to the party high command is doing more harm than good to the beleaguered party, alienating it from the masses. The Gandhis shirking legal recourse doesn’t seem right. It is now moot whether they are a liability or an asset for the party that needs to strategise more positively to win public trust. Sadly, our vibrant democracy is the loser in the absence of a united and cohesive Opposition since divergent interests of regional satraps are detrimental to unity.

Lalit Bharadwaj, Panchkula

ECHS docs not to blame

With reference to the light-hearted piece ‘Popping pills, Army style’; what the writer has put forward is a true picture of our ECHS polyclinics, but it would be unfair to blame the polyclinic doctor for substituting medicines. The organisation procures medicines from the Central supply or from the market and the doctors are told to prescribe medicines from among the available medicines, which on many occasions are substitutes with the same composition. I have served with the ECHS for five years and know about its functioning. Doctors can’t be blamed for it.

Saroj Kumar Patial, Bilaspur

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