Hurting religious cord

This refers to the report Amarnath switches official (June 20). The controversy regarding the shivling has hurt the religious sentiments of crores of Hindus.

Unfriendly statement

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Apropos of Pakistan’s representative to the UN, Munir Akram’s argument that by putting up a candidate for the post of UN Secretary General India has forfeited its claim to permanent membership of the UNSC, the two issues are distinct and should not be mixed up. It is for UN members to decide, and Pakistan should keep its counsel.

Richa Vij, Delhi

Change attitudes

The armed forces need to change their attitude towards lady officers. One should remember that welfare of officers and their families is taken seriously in the armed forces. What makes the task difficult for women is the dilemma of balancing their duty towards the nation and responsibility towards their families.

Anjali Anand Seth, via e-mail

End the controversy

Apropos of the report Aiming at each other (June 18), the verbal exchange between the Union Health Minister and the AIIMS Director have rendered the premier institute sick. The Prime Minister should intervene and resolve the dispute.

PK Srivastava, Delhi

Hurting religious cord

This refers to the report Amarnath switches official (June 20). The controversy regarding the shivling has hurt the religious sentiments of crores of Hindus. The government should investigate the matter and reveal the truth. The shrine board should ensure that such tampering is not repeated.

Rajesh Malik, Delhi

Give them jobs

It is surprising that instead of jobs, Mulayam Singh is giving allowances to jobless graduates in UP (Eye on poll, Mulayam opens purse, June 17). Why doesn’t he offer jobs when there is a shortage of teachers? He is encouraging people not to work.

Neeru Bhat, via e-mail

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