No unity in Congress

Reference to ‘Sidhu resigns as PCC chief, Razia too quits in solidarity’; when members of the Congress don’t agree with the party’s decision and they all have different goals, how can we expect them to work for the welfare of the state if they win the coming Assembly elections? It is not only about Navjot Singh Sidhu and Capt Amarinder Singh, but also unity in the Congress is missing. The party leaders and president need to maintain organisational goals and principles. Otherwise, we will read about the Congress only in history books.

Sakshi Sharma, Amritsar

Sidhu’s tantrums

Appointing Navjot Singh Sidhu as Congress chief was a blunder and now if his resignation is not accepted, it will be a bigger blunder. He should not be accommodated as he is a man in a hurry to become the Punjab CM at any cost. He is blackmailing the Congress high command with his tantrums. This will cost the party in the coming elections.

Bhupinder Kochhar, Panchkula

Turmoil in Congress

The recent events in the Punjab Congress and resignation by the state PCC president have thrown an unprecedented crisis at the Congress. The image of the party, with elections a few months away, has taken a beating due to multiple power centres in Congress-ruled states and inability of the high command to resolve factionalism in the state units. Resignation by the earlier CM and other changes in the party a few months before the elections reflect poorly on the party’s understanding of Punjab issues. Whatever chances the party had of retaining power in the state have been messed up by the Congress leadership due to the mishandling of affairs.

Dinesh Kumar Verma, Panchkula

Discipline Sidhu

A self-opinionated and self-righteous man, Navjot Sidhu, though an orator, suffers from megalomania and is unreliable. Though the Congress high command has been very accommodative and partial to him, he has let them down through his gimmickry and antics. Action should be taken against him for his anti-party activities. No one should be allowed to interfere in the functioning of the CM. Sidhu’s ego was hurt when Channi started asserting his powers and refused to be remote controlled by him. The Congress’ electoral prospects are being jeopardised.

Roshan Lal Goel, Ladwa

One-man show?

Events in Punjab over the past six months indicate that the very existence of the Congress hinges on Navjot Sidhu. He will not relent till his most cherished dream of becoming the Chief Minister is accepted by the party. Everything was running smoothly in Punjab under the leadership of Capt Amarinder Singh. Where was the requirement of inducting a disgruntled Sidhu into the party in any capacity? It appears that Rahul Gandhi may have promised Punjab’s chief ministership to Sidhu before inducting him into the party.

Jagdish Banyal, Una

Women workforce

No nation can progress and prosper if its women are weak, illiterate and neglected (‘Women workers waning’). The female workforce is the spine of our country and is declining as they have to work more for less remuneration and have to face health risks. The environment and the treatment they get at their workplaces is, at times, terrible. There are cases of discrimination, sexual harassment and suppression. The pandemic has exacerbated these conditions. This situation is also adversely affecting our economy. We should take their woes seriously and find holistic solutions.

Sunil Chopra, Ludhiana

Stalemate continues

Apropos of ‘Farmers block highways, squat on railway tracks in Punjab, Haryana’, the stalemate between the Centre and farmers has continued for over a year. Farmers appear reluctant to call off their agitation despite efforts by the government to allay their fears over the three contentious farm laws. The government has insisted that the laws are for their welfare but the standoff continues. A section of the farming community feels that the corporates would grab their land. One wonders when the stalemate will end.

Devendra Khurana, Bhopal

Cracker ban

The Delhi pollution control committee&rquo;s orders to ban the sale and bursting of fireworks till January 1 should be implemented by all states. An exhaustive programme to control air pollution is imperative. Pollution from stubble burning, vehicular fumes, particulate matter from development works significantly add to poor air quality, which is further exacerbated by fireworks during Diwali and New Year festivities. Environmental change is a significant issue and requires the consideration of all.

Maitri Bhardwaj, Patiala

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