UPA should go for mid-term polls
Sir, The UPA government has suddenly taken a backseat by softening its stand on the N-deal. For the last few months, the UPA has been harping on this issue saying that the deal is beneficial to the country. Our Prime Minister further went on saying that it was a prestigious deal and he was hopeful and confident to put through the deal at any cost. On the other hand, the Left parties were seen simply opposing it for reasons best known to them, despite having a series of discussions with the government and unmindful of Sonia Gandhi’s humiliating remarks that those opposing N deal were against the development of our country.
If the deal is good for the country and Left parties are still adamant on their demand, the UPA government should go ahead with the deal and face a mid-term election. The UPA will sweep the election.
Vithal Karkera
Bangalore
UPA climb down
Sir, The Indian Foreign Secretary and other US officials have clearly hinted that they were not insisting on any deadline to conclude the Indo-US nuclear deal. Only after that UPA government made a climb down of sorts which may not necessarily be due to the threat from the Left. It is generally felt that the Left will lose its electoral popularity and the treaty can always be pursued later. Even the NDA is not hostile to this agreement. Then why rock the stability of the government now?
K S Parthasarathy
Bangalore
Left’s tactics
Sir, In Nuclear retreat (DH editorial, Oct 15) you have rightly analysed how the Congress chairperson was systematically trapped by the Left in the N-deal issue.
The decision to pull out from the deal at this juncture to satisfy the Left is highly deplorable. It is an absurd move on the part of Sonia and the UPA, which will have far reaching repercussions. For the Left, their personal triumph is of paramount importance rather the larger interest of the nation.
Inamdar Ramchandra
Bangalore
Vote-bank politics
Sir, Apparently the planting of stories by Home Ministry and unnamed intelligence officials blaming unknown Bangladeshis and ISI rogue agents have become the one-stop shop for all India’s terrorism-related problems.
The death of any Indian in a terrorist attack, irrespective of his religious beliefs, is a matter of national shame and requires stronger action. Terrorism should not be seen through the prism of electoral compulsions.
The battle against evil cannot be circumscribed by vote-bank politics – whether of one community or the other.
J AKSHOBHYA
Mysore
A change
Sir, Let President’s rule continue in Karnataka. At last the people can with a sigh of relief expect a change in the manner the government functions.
For the past few months, power hungry political parties were looting the state, supported by the
bureaucracy.
Once again as the political dust has settled, the Congress and the JD (S) have started their back room politics.
It is in the interest of Karnataka that President’s rule should continue for another two years.
Mirle S Sitaram
Bangalore
Anand’s return
Sir, It is unfortunate that Vishwanathan Anand, the World Chess Champion has to face an embarrassing situation while landing at home. It is reported that Anand had to make his way out of the airport amidst chaotic scenes.
Our country always fails to take note of the precious and unique achievements made by our countrymen in spite of their remarkable contribution to the nation’s glory. Considering this aspect, there is no wonder in Anand receiving such sort of treatment.
Hope, our government realises Anand’s unique achievement and honour him suitably.
V S Ganeshan
Bangalore
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