Letters to Editor

Cut-offs dilemma

This refers to editorial by Arindam Chaudhuri, “Why the 100% cut off ..” (TSI, June 20-26). The recent listing of 100 percent cut-off at SRCC for the commerce students must be regarded as a national shame. Because while the HRD ministry wanted education to reach every segment of population, such absurd method to have cut-off at 100 per cent for B.Com (Honours) students at SRCC college affiliated to Delhi University, is not only irrational but gross injustice to students. It thus reveals that our marking system is flawed. The cut-off for B.Com touching an all-time high this year points towards the blatant discrimination against students. It also reflects a deep subjectivity whereby aspiring students are denied to exercise their options to choose a career of their choice. The reason attributed by vice-chancellor for the high cut-off this year is due to liberal valuation done by CBSE, which is attracting more students towards commerce stream and other streams a loosing their importance.

R.Srinivasan
Secunderabad

Corruption and arrogance

The editorial “Dictatorship of the Sycophants” (TSI June 13-19) by Arindam Chaudhuri rightly points out the growing trend of arrogance and dictatorial attitude of our political bosses in New Delhi. It is to be noted that the overwhelming support obtained by the anti-corruption movements led by Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev in the country is only a manifestation of the enormous enigma caused by corruption in the personal lives of the people. Earlier the government’s approach towards Anna Hazare had created an impression that the space for democratic disagreement still exists in our society. But the midnight swoop on Baba Ramdev shadowed that notion. The pro-reform prime minister should realise that efficient and transparent government machinery is a prerequisite for heralding an entrepreneurial revolution which will eventually eradicate the pockets of poverty in the country. For providing any meaningful benefit to the poorest of poor people and to move the country into the league of developed nations, it is necessary to have a non corrupt and transparent administration.

Sajith Gopi
Thrissur

Misrule of marxists

This refers to the cover story “Shades Of Reds: Marxisms and Blood” (TSI, June 13-19), by Sutanu Guru. The writeup has very meticulously dug the mass graves of West Midnapore in Bengal to unearth the skeletons of protesting people near the home of a comrade ex-Minister. This investigative piece has thus lifted the mask from the faces of leftists ruling the roost for more than 34 years in West Bengal. Comrades Prakash Karat and defeated ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya may call it a conspiracy of neo-imperialists but can truth ever be buried under the earth? Even the darkest days of emergency may feel ashamed before the brutality of the oppressive ‘Bhadralok’. Bigwigs like Sushanta Ghosh might be hiding the reality with impunity, but in the Indian republic the people have immense power to teach befitting lessons to the guilty. Cold blood murder of innocent and unarmed opponents will haunt the arrogant and unrepentant communists forever. Mamata Banerjee should immediately order for an independent and impartial probe of the annihilation of innocents during misrule of Marxists.

Kavita Sharma
Patna

Communal card? not again

Arindam Chaudhuri's incisive editorial, “The communal violence bill...” (TSI, June 6-12) has rightly thwarted the communal violence bill. It is beyond one’s imagination why the law makers cannot have the farsightedness regarding the decision they take for the country. A layman can easily perceive that any kind of favouritism to any community would provoke the ire of the other. But the idea of protecting the minorities and the implication thereof to the Hindus as the riot mongers is quite shocking. It is apparent that a community of any strength can create mayhem. Since independence communal hatred has been permeating the whole country which has led to disintegration. So any bill backed by communal discrimination will be bad.

Nirupama Ghibela
Balangir, Odisha

UPA government gone insane

This refers to the editorial “Dictatorship of the sycophants” (TSI, June 13-19). There is a popular Bengali saying ‘Maronkale buddhinash’ which means loss of intellect at the time of death. This proverb aptly suits the present UPA government and its leadership in the centre. The inhuman midnight attack at Baba Ramdev and his followers at the Ramlila ground in Delhi speaks in volume about government's deformed mental state. Anna and Ramdev are two anti-corruption crusaders who have managed to gather the public angst against corruption in the country and channeled it towards a right direction, and any action against these harmless leaders is totally absurd. The opposition party was also too late to manipulate this issue of corruption, to nail the government.

Niloy Kumar Roy

Kolkata

Communal bill a big no

This refers to Arindam Chaudhuri's editorial, “The communal violence bill...” (TSI, June 6-12), where communal violence bill is seen as a big evil for the society at large. Communal violence has claimed many lives in the past, but it is a pity that we have still not learned our lessons. I fear that if this bill become an act, pre-independence violence will be felt again. The flow will be from minority to majority region. Peace prevailing in all regions will be shattered and broken, duly bringing in massacre and butchery. It is not right to find fault with a particular community. If any one is pinpointed, the ramifications can be far reaching and no body can predict its aftermath. A high power committee under the direct control and guidance of PM and Education Minister is a must and they may chalk out various strategies to obliterate communal hatred from the hearts of all citizens.

M.V.Nair
Trivandrum

Only dismay is not enough

With reference to the editorial by Arindam Choudhuri “Why the 100% percent cut-off at SRCC is a national shame” (TSI, June 20-26), colleges of Delhi university having 100% cut-offs really sounds bizarre. It points to the lack of capacity of our education system to ensure the existence of adequate number of quality institutes to cater to bright students. Given the trend of liberal marking these days, colleges are devising ways to limit the flooding of students. What is needed is an overhaul of the country’s education system which fails to identify talent but encourage book worms, most of whom lack creativity and adaptability. Can only higher marks guarantee anyone’s future secured? HRD Minister Kapil Sibal should initiate reforms like allowing private players and foreign universities and relaxing rigid rules and regulations that stifle growth of standard private institutions.