• This refers to ‘The tragedy and the trend’ and ‘Appoint or anoint’. YSR’s approach to politics was sincere. Moreover, his unbiased attitude to work squashed his rivals within the state Congress, improving the image of the party. Now that the YSR era has come to a close, it will be interesting to watch exactly how the succession battle will end. The high command’s intervention shows the state Congress could be returning to the party’s old habits. The central leadership should keep its head and show faith in a legitimate and capable successor.

— Ved Guliani

Hisar

Insincere followers?

• Undoubtedly succession in Andhra will not end with the Congress high command stepping in behind Rosaiah. One will be able to diagnose a trend in our politics, whether we allow for democratic processes to take their course or if we truly cherish dynastic politics. The campaign by the MLAs and MLCs pushing for the CM’s son to assume YSR’s office obviously raises questions about their administrative sincerity and whether they were unabashedly following their self-interest.

— M.K.D. Prasada Rao

Nidadavole(AP)

In national interest

• Many are concerned about the growing menace of black money generated in India, which finds itself secure in safe havens. The reaction of the Swiss banks is not comforting. Obviously they would like business to carry on as usual and are in no mood to divulge information to the Indian government. Despite their attitude the Union government should push forth in order to ensure that the Swiss disclose all necessary information. It could indeed learn from the US about the means to make the Swiss comply, except that India is not the US!

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