Tata’s monumental contributions

Refer to ‘Gentle Giant’; Ratan Tata was one of the visionary industrialists of India. His family’s contribution in the industrialisation and urbanisation of India is monumental and exemplary. JRD Tata was one of the think tanks of the historical ‘Bombay Plan’ (1944), a blueprint for the rapid and effective industrialisation of modern India. The Tatas excelled in the manufacturing sector. But they never flaunted their wealth. Ratan Tata bought Tetley in 2000, Corus in 2007 and Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008. He was aware of the economic constraints of the common people and conceived the Nano car. The Tata Group symbolises the country’s collective self-reliance, independence and nationhood.

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Raj Bahadur Yadav, Fatehabad

A towering luminary

Apropos of ‘Mourning the loss of a good citizen’; the tribute captures the essence of Ratan Tata, a towering luminary who shaped India’s industrial landscape after Independence. His steadfast adherence to the highest ethical standards, coupled with compassion for society, elevates his stature beyond a mere industrialist. His commitment to ethical leadership, corporate governance and humanitarian values will inspire both national and global industries to construct a world rooted in integrity and compassion.

Vijay Kumar Katial, Panchkula

Act against poll violators

Refer to ‘Question of fair play’; the electoral process — from panchayat to parliamentary — must be held in a transparent manner as per the established norms and standards. The complaints about malpractices and manipulations in the panchayat elections of Punjab are unfortunate. They reflect on the working of the authorities concerned. Such complaints have come from other states like West Bengal and Jharkhand as well. The Centre and the Election Commission of India must review the whole process. There should no place for political influence in the election. Strict action must be taken against those blemishing our democracy.

Subhash Vaid, New Delhi

Miscarriage of democracy

Apropos of ‘Question of fair play’; the situation has presented a candid picture of the Punjab panchayat polls. The government’s denial in rejecting certain nomination papers on flimsy grounds as well as declaring a huge number of sarpanches as elected unopposed are blatant lies. The government has failed to handle the polls efficiently, diligently and honestly. The process seems to be opaque and is a miscarriage of grassroots democracy, which is the foundation of the nation.

Raj Kumar Kapoor, Ropar

Restoration of democratic rule

With reference to ‘NC must recalibrate in new bipolar order’; the Jammu and Kashmir elections were not an end in themselves but a means to restoring the democratic way of rule by the ‘people’ within the constraints of Constitutional propriety. The restoration of statehood is the Parliament’s prerogative and beyond the judiciary’s jurisdiction.

Lalit Bharadwaj, Panchkula

An unavoidable situation

Refer to ‘Why Israel is making full use of US political paralysis’; death inflicted by humans on humans is barbaric and avoidable. The conflict between Israel and Hamas and its cronies has already resulted in over 42,000 innocent people being killed. The escalation of the conflict by Israel against Palestinians, Hamas, Iran and Lebanon must be stopped. Otherwise, it may turn into World War III, with Russia and China having declared military support to Iran.

BM Singh, Amritsar

US, halt military aid to Israel

Refer to 'Why Israel is making full use of US political paralysis'; the article underscores how the US' internal political gridlock enables Israel to intensify its actions against Iran and its proxies. This dangerous situation not only destabilises the region but also jeopardises strategic interests of the US. The powerful Jewish lobby often pressures lawmakers into prioritising short-term electoral gains over long-term peace. The lawmakers must pursue genuine diplomatic engagement. Instead of getting exploited by selfish lobbies, the US must prioritise humanitarian concerns and halt military aid to Israel in order to promote peace in West Asia and beyond.

Chanchal S Mann, Una

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