Right stand

All the three editorials ‘‘More power for centre’’ (Dec 17), “Is Pakistan serious?” (Dec16) and “Duplicity won’t do” (Dec 15) prove that The Tribune is wholly dedicated to terror-free world peace more so in times when the Indian democracy, secularism, national security is on test.

There have been wars, crusades and revolutions. Karl Marx emphasised class war between the haves and have-nots. He talked of feudalism, capitalism, imperialism, socialism and communism. But some how, even he forgot to mention terrorism, the most explosive ideology of present times. India is bearing its brunt currently.

Actually, the entire world is terror ridden and terrorism must be tackled at international level. Terrorism is stateless, headless, senseless, irreligious and directionless. It is a blind and mad force.

The sole surviving terrorist Ajmal has exposed Pakistan as a terrorist haven. Pakistan cannot escape its responsibility and has to take action against Jihadis who kill innocent people in the name of Islam. Muslims, world over have condemned terrorism.

Terrorists cannot be tolerated any longer. India is united against terrorism. National investigation Agency has been set up. Soon terrorists will be isolated and humanism will replace terrorism.

PROF HARI SINGH, Kheri Jat (Jhajjar)

Polarised views

The two enlightening articles, one by Prem Prakash “ It is the army that owns Pakistan” (Dec 16) and the other by Rajindar Sachar “Tackling terrorism” (Dec 19), make contrasting observations.

While Prem Prakash tries to prove the futility of people to people contact, such as candle march, PM’s bus ride and other “feel good” exercises between the two countries, Rajindar Sachar supports such gestures and is averse to hard measures against our neighbours.

If the country’s intelligentsia and think-tank have such diametrically opposite views on such a sensitive issue, the people in general are bound to be confused. By and large, people ought to endorse Prem Prakash’s stand for ultimately it is the people, who bear the brunt of all actions.

NEERAJ KISHORE SHARMA, Sundernagar

Security cover

The editorial, “Security mania” (Dec 19) was elaborative and thought provoking. The Tribune has been doing yeoman’s service by calling spade a spade. Articles on various topics concerning the nation awaken the government and the people.

Undoubtedly security cover has become a status symbol for the politicians. With the increase of security personnel, the status of political leader is “elevated”. The leaders both in the central and state governments are always eager to increase their security personnel to show their clout and power.

Besides, they are busy creating more and more states with more and more districts to adjust leaders and bureaucrats at plum posts and burdening the nation’s exchequer at the cost of the people. Health and education are the two main aspects of the development of the nation, but the same are least promoted.

They should note that their increased security would not lessen their vulnerability to attacks. They should rather create fearless atmosphere in the country. There is a proverb, “As the King so are the subjects.” The politicians should work to root out corruption and inflation.

DP JINDAL, Mandi Gobindgarh