— M.K.D. Prasada Rao

Ghaziabad

Bad politics

• This refers to ‘An Indianness that belongs to us all’. Had the reservation policy been responsive enough, it should have achieved its goals in 60 years. If we can improve the economic condition of people, irrespective of caste, creed and religion, the problem will be taken care of. For that, we need to take measures that enable the benefits of economic gains to percolate right up to the last segment of society. But bad politics disables good economics.

— Naval Langa

Ahmedabad

Modi’s mix

• Your editorial, ‘Moditva’s moment’, was a balanced analysis of Narendra Modi’s resounding victory and its implications for the Congress and the BJP. You rightly observed, “What Modi did was to combine his government’s achievements on the development front with an insistent play on Hindu anxieties and stamp the mix with a strong signature style.” Yes, that was the crux of his victory.

— Madhu R.D. Singh

Ambala