Moulded caste
The Indian Express Posted online: Tue Dec 27 2011, 01:55 hrs
Moulded caste
* Shekhar Gupta's 'The caste of corruption' (IE, December 24) was
thought-provoking. If corruption charges on persons belonging to the
SC, ST and OBC categories are being pursued vigorously while charges
against those belonging to the so-called upper castes are not, it
needs serious deliberation. However, his mention that Justice Sachar
had pointed out that the number of Muslims in Indian jails is higher
than their proportionate share of the national population, seems
irrelevant in context because what Justice Sachar had probably
intended to highlight was that the said situation is due to the
lopsided development of the Muslim community.
— P.R.A. Nair, New Delhi
* This refers to 'The caste of corruption'. Caste plays a huge role in
our politics. Now, if it has forced Team Anna to toe the same line, it
proves no one can rise above caste politics. Team Anna also fears if
they speak against caste inclusion in the Lokpal bill, they might lose
support.
— Bal Govind, Noida
Vox mobuli?
* This refers to the editorial 'Satyagraha vs nuisance' (IE, December
26). One wonders if it's indeed reasonable to say nobody should
canvass on a bill when it has already been presented in Parliament.
When a case is being argued in court, it can do without discussions
outside. In the case of a bill, the people should be free to voice
their views in a democracy.
— Kishor Kulkarni, Mumbai
Weak law
* A toothless Lokpal bill will only perpetuate corruption. Anna Hazare
is being forced to renew his agitation again. For some strange reason,
the media is now against him. This time round, the courts may come
down on him too. If his agitation fizzles out, the corrupt will get a
shot in the arm.
— V. Rajalakshmi, Mumbai
Being mai-baap
* The mai-baap syndrome that obligates the state to feed the poor and
provide reservations to the backward and the minorities are both leaky
endeavours. About the latter, I should know as an ex-civil supplies
inspector. The idea that the state should feed the poor has been
exploded by Dipali Rastogi ('Patronising the poor, in perpetuity', IE,
December 23) and the need for reservations by Surjit S. Bhalla ('No
Lokpal, no reservations', IE, December 24). Tavleen Singh's column on
December 25 was another eye-opener. Instead of feeding the poor in
perpetuity, they should be taught how to earn their living with
dignity. Being fed by the state is humiliating. So is working in an
office or studying at an institution against a reserved seat.
Politicians should let go of their belief in being mai-baap. Their
blindness is caused by vote-bank politics.
— V.N. Arora, Faridabad
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