Trouble in Sri Lanka

Apropos of ‘Lanka in turmoil’, as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to escape the protesters who are upset with his rule, leaving the people struggling with a severe shortage of food, fuel and other essential items, the political instability in the midst of an economic crisis is a clear indication that only a popular government can bring peace and put the economy back on track. It also sends the message that the Rajapaksas, blamed for the destruction of economy, will find it difficult to survive politically now. Clearly, Sri Lanka is in the throes of a political change.

Ramesh Gupta, Narwana

Anarchy in Colombo

Angry Sri Lankans who are indulging in anarchy seem to have lost patience and want results immediately. President Gotabaya Rajapakasa should have resigned much earlier. He should have taken moral responsibility for failing to stem the rot and quit long back. Colombo needs a functional government to immediately conduct negotiations with the IMF and other nations and restructure economy to make it viable again. Not too long back, Sri Lanka was South Asia’s brightest economic spot, but mismanagement of its economy has threatened a regression.

PL Singh, by mail

Unparliamentary words

Reference to ‘Unduly prickly’; the latest list of unparliamentary words is another instance of the present- day political dispensation’s growing spirit of intolerance in public life. Now the urge is to control the language of expression even of those who are the voice of the people. The elected members of both Houses need not be told how to frame their arguments. Apt words and phrases are needed to make a point. Besides, expressions in any language have a history and rationale of their own.

DV Sharma, Mukerian

Rishi Sunak for UK PM

If the Indian-origin Rishi Sunak becomes the Prime Minister of Britain, it will be a case of the empire striking back. We do find a contrast here with Indian politics where the foreign origin of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was sought to be turned into a political issue. We have to admire the British and their political parties who preferred an Indian to be a front-runner in the race.

Capt Amar Jeet (retd), Kharar

Murmu for President

Apropos of ‘Another blow to Oppn, JMM also backs Murmu’, JMM chief Shibu Soren rightly announced support for the ruling NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu in the July 18 election for the post of President of India. Apart from various allies of the BJP, other parties too have announced their support for Murmu, who has proved her mettle well in the past. Keeping her stature in mind, Opposition leaders should shed their approach and help her in getting elected unopposed. It will set a healthy precedent in Indian politics.

Vijaya Sharma, by mail

Transfer of employees

This is in reference to the transfers of technical and non-technical employees in the department of local government, Punjab. I wonder how this decision will improve the work efficiency. Such decisions should be rectified by the CM at the administrative level as it will only give rise to expediency in the discharge of duties. Posting to far-flung places may not always help in improving effectiveness.

Harsimranvir Singh, Patiala

Population growth

There is a need to correctly interpret some facts on population growth. India is going to overtake China not because it has failed to control its population. It is China’s population growth that has slowed down in the last decade due to its one-child policy. Now China is scrambling to reverse this demographic slump, and couples have been allowed to have up to three children. India’s problem is not population but policy. It is only when the young are educated, acquire useful skills and find employment that a large population becomes advantageous. India seems to be failing at all these levels.

EL Singh, by mail

I2U2 summit

The first I2U2 summit has zeroed in on food security in South Asia and the Middle East and there are plans to set up food parks in India with a huge investment. It will generate job opportunities and also lead to diversification of crops which can be exported to other countries. It is a good opportunity to earn foreign exchange and get advanced technology in the agriculture sector. But will those subsisting on free foodgrains provided by the government have their share of the pie from these projects?

Rajesh Goyal, by mail

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