119 Years of Trust THE TRIBUNE

Saturday, December 11, 1999
Khushwant Singh's Column

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Looking back in anger

"Gandhi came too early... we needed him now"
talk with Sharad K. Soni
Professor YashpalThe fundamental ideology of Gandhiji related to economics and education and the creation of an egalitarian society where everybody is a creator of goods or ideas which are used by all.
— Professor Yashpal


"Religious fanaticism is a very dangerous trend"
talk with Sharad K. Soni
T.N. KaulI have no doubt in my mind that the 20th century has been one of the worst centuries in the history of mankind.
— T. N. Kaul


"Partition was the darkest phase of the century"
talk with Isidore Domnick Mendis
H.D. ShourieIndia’s tragedy is that today it lacks stalwarts like Nehru, Sardar Patel, G.B. Pant and Sarojini Naidu. All these doyens of the post-Independent era have today been replaced by manipulative politicians whose sole aim is to promote their personal interests.
— H.D. Shourie


"There is complete leadership vacuum"
talk with Saikat Neogi
Captain Laxmi Sehgal...today there are no leaders of stature to look up to. India is bereft of idols. There are thousands of politicians but no inspirational leader who can galvanise the masses positively. India has lost its vision.
— Captain Laxmi Sehgal


"Erosion of law & order has affected society"
talk with Isidore Domnick Mendis
Ashwini KumarAfter Partition the police service began deteriorating. Today it has come to such a pass that the common man perceives the force as corrupt, cruel and callous.
— Ashwini Kumar


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