Let him be
Barkha Dutt’s article Running to a better life (May 10) made interesting reading. Had Budhia belonged to a ‘privileged’ family, sponsors and advertisers would have offered him huge amounts and he’d have become a millionaire.
Madan Mohan Bhatt, Delhi
No power to the people
Politicians seem to be unanimous in their opinion on the office of profit issue. They feel that a member of Parliament or assembly should not be disqualified on account of holding several positions and an Act should be brought to amend the Constitution (Bill reflects will to profit from office, May 10). Democracy means more power to the people and the decentralisation of powers. Then why are these ‘public servants’ want more offices of profit to make the public their servants instead.
Narendra Nalwaya, via e-mail
Reforms in the judiciary
Apropos of the report A graft crusade on NHRC radar (May 10), the NHRC has rightly decided to take up corruption-related issues as attack on human rights. But at the same time, it should be empowered to deal with the misconduct and corruption in the higher echelons of the judiciary. Many legal luminaries have for long emphasised on the need for judicial reforms.
Subhash Agrawal, Delhi
{{/usCountry}}Subhash Agrawal, Delhi
{{/usCountry}}Skewed coverage
Pramod Mahajan’s family have suffered a great deal, but as a politician, he didn’t do much for the average citizen. On the other hand, Naushad’s music has charmed millions down the ages and continues to be a source of engagement. If the media reports on the basis of impact on the larger community, then surely Naushad’s death should have been given at least half as much space as was devoted to politician Mahajan?
Deepak Jeswal, Delhi
Bids for votes
The Election Commission should impose restrictions on the parties who are buying votes (Fishing for votes, May 9) by promising freebies. The election campaign has become an auction where the voter is expected to exercise his franchise for the highest bidder.
Vivek Mehta, Delhi