Opinion Danger at the gates
Shekhar Gupta's analysis of the threat Pakistan poses is valid
Danger at the gates
Shekhar Gupta’s analysis of the threat Pakistan poses is valid (Be very afraid,IE,October 8). Pakistans rulers,elected or dictators,have mostly looked at India as a convenient enemy. They have expanded their anti-India activities undeterred by international criticism. That strategy has not changed,but the UPA governments response after an assault has been predictable studied distance followed by accommodation,without any quid pro quo. It has convinced Pakistan that India may bark,but will never bite. Our first bold move has been the strategic alliance with Afghanistan. It should be followed by strengthening ties with Iran,Nepal and Bangladesh and checking Chinas influence.
Y.G. Chouksey
In Be very afraid,Shekhar Gupta explains why the faultlines in the subcontinent are worrying. Pakistan is a ticking bomb and the possibility of its nukes falling into the hands of extremists poses a grave threat not only for India but also for the region and beyond. India cannot change the situation in Pakistan. So,be very afraid,be prepared for anything.
M.C. Joshi
Ghazals loss
Your rich tribute to ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh captured the loss to the world of music (Mass mushaira,IE,October 11). His voice was an inspiration to many. Patta-patta,boota-boota,haal hamaara jaane hai and Hoshwalon ko khabar kya,among other ghazals,continue to resonate for us. The melancholy strain in his voice has soothed many a lonely heart. He was of the view that music was for inspiration and not competition.
Vinod C. Dixit
Jagjit Singhs songs were for the masses. He understood what they wanted and his ghazals struck a chord in their hearts. He made the ghazal accessible to many,kept the Urdu language alive and consoled broken hearts. We have lost a legend,but his songs will endure.
Vivek Kumar
Bad business
The outburst of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid at the judiciary is incomprehensible (If you lock up businessmen,will investment come: Law Minister,IE,October 10). When he asks the judiciary to understand the political economy and respond to it,he seems to be implying that the cleaning-up operations brought about by judicial interventions are responsible for the weakening of trade and commerce in the country. The minister would have us believe that the imprisonment of scam accused would deter investments. He has said,The judiciary cant be immune to the demands of the society in changing times. Does he want the judiciary to condone the misdeeds of businessmen and allow those who have committed fraud to go scot-free?
Pachu Menon
Margao
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