Double standards of politicians
Sir, It is reported that West Bengal Chief Minister Budhdhadeb Bhattacharjee has ordered legal action against a Radio Jockey for hurting the feelings of a group of people through poor comments on Prashant Tamang, who has been selected as the Indian Idol. This is really appreciated.
But when the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M Karunanidhi hurt the feelings of crores of people through his remarks on Lord Rama, neither Mr Budhdhadeb, nor any member of the Left parties condemned the act. Even the UPA Government kept silent without taking any action. It even did not have a word of condemnation. It seems they are more interested in attaining power by appeasing the coalition partners as well as minorities in this country. It is really unfortunate. The Prime Minister condemned an attack on the house of Mr Karunanidhi’s daughter in Bangalore. But he has not uttered any word on the bundh being organised by the DMK in Tamil Nadu.
M K Visweswara
Bangalore
DMK bundh
Sir, The Supreme court stay on the proposed Tamil Nadu bundh led by the DMK scheduled on October 1, should be an eye opener for all political parties which call for bundhs undermining the tolerance of the common citizen.
Political parties should resort to simple and persuasive ways of expressing dissent or displeasure causing least discomfort to normal life.
S Raja
Bangalore
Sunny days
Sir, This is a beautiful moment to rejoice as we woke up to hear that India’s world number one Vishwanathan Anand has reclaimed the title in Mexico Chess World Championship 2007 from the title holder Vladimir Kramnik with a clear majority. The fitting sobriquet ‘The Lighting Kid’ was dominating the game from the start of the tournament and had a convincing win.
It is sunny days for Indian sports as we won the Nehru Cup in Football, Asia Cup in Hockey, inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in cricket and Anand becoming the undisputed king of the game of 64 squares.
Yasmin Banu
Abu Dhabi
Corruption
Sir, Apropos the editorial Less corrupt? (DH, Sept 29). Corruption has its deep roots in our country for the reasons very well known to our political babus. It is one of the traits injected into us cleverly by the cunning British rulers. This trend is passed from one generation to the next such that a common man sees no ray of hope becoming free from it. Lack of political will and loopholes in the judiciary system have made the common man run from pillar to post of government offices even to get a small job done. So, it is too early to be happy about the TI index.
Sudhir Shivaram
Wilmington,US
Corrupt officers
Sir, This refers to your editorial, Less corrupt? (DH, Sep 29). India may boast of having descended by one rung on the ladder of the most corrupt countries by occupying the 72nd place. The main reason for corruption is that officials at the middle levels in the government departments encourage their subordinates to dip their hands shoulder-deep into the slough of corruption and thus swell their coffers by absorbing a lion’s share out of it.
H NARAYANAN
Bangalore
BPO youth
Sir, This is with reference to the statement by NASSCOM objecting to the remarks made by the Union Health Minister A Ramadoss on the lifestyle of BPO employees (DH Sept 29). There seems to be nothing wrong with the minister’s statement. It is common knowledge that BPOs are faced with very high rates of employee attrition and in order to make up, they are luring even pre-university students with attractive salaries.
Mirle Karthik
Bangalore
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