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With reference to the editorial For a clear perspective (June 7), it is a matter of shame that a day after the Central Information Commission’s landmark order which ruled that political parties should be brought under the ambit of the RTI Act, most parties opposed it.

India’s political parties must be made accountable to the public
With reference to the editorial For a clear perspective (June 7), it is a matter of shame that a day after the Central Information Commission’s landmark order which ruled that political parties should be brought under the ambit of the RTI Act, most parties opposed it. The government said that it would be challenging the order in the high court. Political parties are public authorities and they must accept public scrutiny. A mechanism of checks and balances in the functioning of political parties will go a long way in ensuring a corruption free political system. The RTI has brought back a much-needed accountability to governance. Political parties must do all that they can to encourage transparency.
MC Joshi, Lucknow

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Dhoni gets lost in a ‘conflict’ zone
In his article The hero in question (Maha Bharat, June 6) Samar Halarnkar has rightly pointed out that Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s multiple ventures stand to be benefited by his captaincy of the Chennai Super Kings and the Indian cricket team. It is hard to believe that he was oblivious to the malpractices indulged in by those managing him, especially when it involves his personal interests. In a country where cricket is treated as a religion, his act is not worthy of the position he holds.
Anuj Sharma, Noida

Least of Nawaz Sharif’s worries
With reference to Varad Pande’s article A lasting legacy could be in the offing, (June 6), it is still early to predict the nature of our future relationship with Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif has only just come into power and even though he is making the right noises, New Delhi needs to be cautious. Dealing with the economic crisis in Pakistan should be Sharif’s top priority and he must then correct Pakistan’s civilian-military divide. Once stability is restored in his country, Sharif can worry about India.
Bal Govind, via email

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