Priority to farm sector

Apropos of the editorial Fielding hope (July 4), though the government has made efforts to provide power, education and irrigation in rural areas, regional imbalances cause distress that result in suicides.

Priority to farm sector

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Apropos of the editorial Fielding hope (July 4), though the government has made efforts to provide power, education and irrigation in rural areas, regional imbalances cause distress that result in suicides. We need to learn from economies like the EU which give high priority to agriculture and ensure a high quality of life for the agricultural class.

Ved Guliani, Hisar

Religious rituals

Though Christ is supposed to be celibate, women are not denied access to churches. It is ridiculous that in this day and age, ‘custodians of religion’ can impose such practices.

Kriti Kapoor, Delhi

Social enemies

Apropos of the report Docs who played with lives (June 29), this crime needs severe action. When our law-makers are debating capital punishment for rape, these butchers who’ve raped hundreds, physically and mentally, must be brought to book.

Brijender Mehta, Delhi

Save from disaster

The report China quietly builds a barrage on Sutlej (June 30) is indeed disturbing. Even an accidental breach can cause devastation in the downstream areas. The situation demands a dialogue with the Chinese government. At the same time, isn’t it strange that we are chary of Chinese barrages but not of our own high-rise dams?

VK Joshi, Lucknow

India wallops Windies

Team India shattered the West Indies’ hope of keeping up the winning momentum by clinching the Test series and registering a win in the West Indies after 35 years. It is a good sign for Indian cricket.

Aashish kamal, Delhi

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