Trump ducks death by an inch

With reference to the editorial ‘Attack on Trump’; the reckless remarks made by anti-Trump politicians and their cheerleaders in the media are to blame for the attack. For years, the Left has described the businessman-turned-politician as an existential threat to democracy, called him a Nazi and compared him to Hitler. It is this kind of dangerous rhetoric that is now triggering violence. Today, America seems divided between people who are shaken by how close a presidential candidate was to being assassinated and those who are disappointed that the shooter missed him by a few centimetres. Trump had a narrow escape this time. Better sense must prevail. Leftists across the world must refrain from peddling fake narratives about democracy or the Constitution being in danger. 

Ajay Tyagi, Mumbai

A victim and a hero

With reference to ‘Attack on Trump’; the fact that Donald Trump is safe comes as a huge relief. It is commendable that leaders all over the world are condemning the attempt on the 45th President’s life with one voice. There were surely some security lapses that allowed the would-be assassin a clear line of sight. If the Security Service personnel had been carefully monitoring the entire area with the help of drones, they would have probably averted the gunfire. However, Trump, who is being seen both as a victim and a hero, is set to benefit from the attack politically. The incident is evoking public sympathy for Trump, leaving the Joe Biden camp bewildered.

Ramesh Gupta, Narwana

Use the ballot, not bullet

The dastardly attack on former US President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania is most unfortunate and shocking. Thankfully, the bullet just grazed his right ear, and he is still alive and well. An assassination attempt on a man elected to be the US President is not unheard of in America. Four US Presidents have been assassinated in the past. It is important to keep in mind that in a democratic country, the most powerful weapon that a citizen has is the ballot, not bullets.

RK Arora, Mohali

Attack on ex-President disgraceful

The attack on ex-US President and putative Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania last week is a blot on humanity. Luckily, he was just mildly injured and rushed off stage shortly after the gunfire by Secret Service agents. There is no room for violence in a civilised society. Political differences should be sorted out through dialogue. It is important to note that gun violence has long been prevalent in the US. And notably, it is not the first time that an attempt has been made on a US President’s life. The US authorities need to take steps to avoid a repeat of the incident.

PV Srinivas Sreelekha, by mail

Chak de INDIA

The bypoll results have painted a vivid canvas of India’s political landscape. A month after its resurgence in the Lok Sabha polls, the Opposition bloc has once again proved its mettle, securing 10 out of 13 seats in the Assembly byelections across seven states. The BJP, on the other hand, faces a sobering reality, with just one seat each in Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The Congress, rejuvenated by its wins in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, can now breathe easy. AAP, after struggling in Punjab in the General Election, can take solace in the Jalandhar West seat. Meanwhile, the TMC and the DMK, ruling parties in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, respectively, have consolidated their positions. The BJP’s losses are a wake-up call for the party.

Sahibpreet Singh, Mohali

Bright days ahead for Opposition

With reference to the editorial ‘INDIA shining’; the bypoll results are a sign that there are bright days ahead for the Opposition bloc. Just a month after stunning the Narendra Modi-led BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, INDIA’s impressive performance in the byelections shows that voters are no longer swayed by false promises. It is time for the saffron party to read the writing on the wall — the Opposition bloc is likely to win big in the upcoming polls.

Faqir Singh, Dasuya

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