LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Momentous Day Coming

The outcome of the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir clearly reflect the masses discontentment with the communal BJP-led NDA Government. Moreover, this verdict has proved that the people of the state have reposed their trust in the Congress party.

Ever since Smt. Sonia Gandhi became the president of the Congress Party, the Party has emerged victorious in the majority of Assembly elections held so far. The entire credit for this goes only to the dynamic leadership of Smt. Gandhi. In the wake of formation of a ministry in Jammu and Kashmir after the polls Smt. Gandhi exhibited that she valued national interest more than political goal. By permitting the PDP (People’s Democratic Party) to lead the coalition she was indeed instrumental in leading the hopes and aspirations of the people of the valley in the right direction.

The growing popularity of Smt. Gandhi among the masses has frustrated the ugly ambitions of the so-called Hindutva forces. Out of sheer frustration they are indulging in levelling baseless allegations and passing derogatory remarks against her. But all their ugly designs will definitely burst when Smt. Gandhi takes up the leadership of this country. In my view, that momentous day is gradually approaching.

- Bishal Das
Near Gandhi Park, Baripada, Orissa

BJP’s Dismal Record

The BJP in Gujarat has failed to provide relief to those effected by the earthquake, drought and the carnage. Still they are shamelessly asking for people’s support. No wonder their plank is communal and divisive agenda. How could the Narendra Modi government which could not bring solace and peace in people in general, guarantee peace and progress after the elections? People can gauge this fact themselves before casting their vital vote.

- M.L. Pathak
Shyam Nagar, Baroda

New Terrorism

A certain section of our society is misusing language for character assassination of thousands of people. Mr. Praveen Togadia belongs to this particular section.

While women are worshipped in our country, Mr. Togadia is shamefully using disgraceful language against them. Like a terrorist he is spreading terror by his language, ignorant of our secular traditions and culture.

Such people are a threat to society. Their main aim is to tear the secular fabric of the nation and talibanise it.

- Jayesh Thakur,
E-49, Arera Colony, Bhopal

Packaging Gimmicks

To save consumers from being cheated by gimmick packaging, Central Government should modify 3rd Schedule (Rule 5) of Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities Rules, 1977) in true metric spirit to pack all commodities in packs of either 1,2,5,10,20,50,100, 200,500 gms or mltrs, and then in 1, 2, 5 or multiples of 5 kgs or ltrs only, abolishing present many categories in the Schedule.

Items to be packed in numbers may be packed in units of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and multiples of 1000 only. Manufacturers often misuse so many categories for deviation. Directorate of Weights and Measures has to uselessly involve in litigations for such lacuna in the rules.

Presently shopkeepers often cheat consumers by putting a sticker or ‘price per pack’ like at an item weighing say 500 mltrs. Instead as ‘price per unit’! Items like soap-cakes weighing just 75 gms are packed with extra paper-card to look like 100 gms soap-cake.

- Subhash Chandra Agarwal,
1775, Kucha Lattushah, Dariba, Delhi

Wishing Long-life

I am a Congressman to the core and pray for a long life for our beloved leader Smt. Sonia Gandhi on her birthday on 9th December. Under her leadership the Party is moving from strength to strength. This is good for the country.

- Rajender Singh
East Patel Nagar, New Delhi