Putting heads together

Reference to the editorial ‘The exit plan’ (April 8); the PM has done well to consult leaders, including those from the Opposition, economists, business tycoons and other stakeholders. The challenges are multifold and the media not only echoes vox populi but is also a storehouse of analytical wisdom. The PM should also interact with the editors of print as well as electronic media, and of vernaculars too. The exit plan is gigantic, and abiding by government restrictions ought to be the social/religious duty of one and all.

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Lalit Bharadwaj, Panchkula

Selective relaxation

Apropos of ‘Phased lifting of lockdown’, the Covid crisis has made it difficult for people from a modest income background. But the lockdown is important since in a highly populated country like India, the spread of the virus, once out of hands, will be uncontrollable. The government must ensure that citizens do not go

hungry. There should be timely harvesting of the wheat crop. There can be some relaxation for particular professions catering to the supply of daily essentials.

Satyam Sharma, Pathankot

Judicious use of ad fund

Reference to the advertisement by the Punjab Government on the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nabha Dass ji (April 8); with deep respect to all Gurus and saints of all communities and religions, may I take the liberty of pointing out that such an advertisement would have surely cost a lot of money. Was it really necessary, particularly during these difficult times, to eat into the already strained funds? The Guru’s true followers would also have preferred that such funds should have been better utilised for feeding thousands or distributing free masks to the needy. On the other hand, another advertisement — A Vaisakhi for Future Vaisakhis— with a catchy line, ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’, is far more impactful with the expected desired effect.

SPS NARANG, NEW DELHI

Philanthropic act

The decision of the Government of India to lift the ban on export of hydroxychloroquine drug should not be construed as bowing down to the warning of US President Trump. The harsh words used must be attributed to the frustration of the President as the pandemic is spreading unabated in the US, multiplying the death toll. India has clarified that there is ample stock of the medicine and its supply to the US will not see any scarcity in India. At such a crucial time, when the entire world is in the tight grip of this fatal virus, the supply of the drug to the needy would be a philanthropic gesture.

BALJEET SINGH, HISAR

Why no statement?

Apropos of ‘Who gave permission for Jamaat event, asks Pawar’ (April 7), ever since the Jamaat incident came to be known, no politician of the ruling party at the Centre or state or even the Opposition issued any statement on this matter. What were the Delhi Police doing? Where were the intelligence units? And what about our Home Minister? He should have given a statement.

Ashwani Kumar, Yamunanagar

Nature’s way

The Earth has fallen ill because of our exploitative ways. Pictures are circulating all over the world, depicting how our planet is improving in terms of carbon emissions, cleaner rivers, the ozone layer healing itself over the Antarctica. I believe we all have understood that we need to take things slowly and carefully from now on. We can come up with ways and means of doing business in a more eco-friendly manner and give equal importance to Mother Nature.

Amarpreet Kaur Bhandohal, Nabha

Preserve this bliss

During Covid days, we are compelled to observe certain precautions, and as a result, the sky has acquired its original blue colour, as we used to observe some decades ago. Birds have re-emerged on trees and our rooftops, entertaining us with their chirping. But alas, we will become lax once the easy days come. Why can’t we think of ways to maintain this bliss? Should we not learn a lesson from the pandemic and contribute in reforming the system? Should we not develop the courage to challenge the wrong-doers, from politicians in high public offices to common offenders in the streets?

MPS Chadha, Mohali

Intermediaries create rift

Maulvis act as intermediaries and impart knowledge about Islam according to their own perception (‘Faith groups as super-spreader of pandemic’, April 8). Only such people are creating differences in society. No religion is against any other religion. No religion claims it is superior, only intermediaries sow that seed. As mature audience, we can sift the right from wrong based on credible evidence.

Nikita Bhati, Rajasthan

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