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Nation needs modern police
Both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P Chidambram are right in underlining that the nation needs modern policemen who are well trained, more professional, It is shameful that an IPS officer who has the protection of the Constitution, plays into the hands of politicians for personal gains like transfers and promotions. Many a time an unethical nexus develops between the police and politicians. It is also a fact that if a police officer fails to obey the dictates of a powerful politician he is unceremoniously transferred. Is it not the moral duty of the DGPs and other senior police officers to protect upright and efficient subordinates? It is better if an institutional mechanism is evolved to protect efficient, honest and pro-people officials. On its part, the public must extend all support to the meritorious officers. The concept of community policing needs to be strengthened. SUDESH KUMAR SHARMA, Kapurthala
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Deserving tribute Dr Manjit S Kang, the Vice-Chancellor of the Punjab Agricultural University, has rightly paid rich and highly deserved tributes to Dr Norman E Borlaug in the article “Man who fought hunger” (Sep 16). Feeding the hungry is considered a great humanitarian act in all the religions of the world and that is what Dr Borlaug did through his scientific vision that he pursued as a mission. Though the whole world is grateful to him for ushering in the wheat revolution by producing high yield varieties, the hunger-prone third world, especially India, will remain highly indebted to him. India expressed its gratitude by honouring him with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan. Dr Borlaug was highly appreciative of the hard work done by the PAU scientists that ultimately culminated in the Green Revolution. Indeed, the best way we can honour Dr Borlaug is by continuing his fight against hunger and poverty with vigour. DR GURSHARAN SINGH, Ludhaina II The detailed article not only paid a rich tribute to Dr Borlaug but also is likely to motivate young scientists. Dr Borlaug wanted to make the world free from hunger and poverty. He did this with passion. Subsequently, many dedicated, hardworking and eminent agricultural scientists carried his mission forward and countries like India could achieve self-sufficiency in foodgrain production. The article ought to stir policy makers who must formulate long-term policies for research and development in agriculture which is the backbone of economy. In the absence of sound policies, both farmers and consumers, will be affected. Dr N S Butter, Ludhiana End racist attacks It is time the Australian government took concrete steps to put an end to racist attacks on Indian students. The Indian Government should also persuade its counterpart in Australia to ensure the safety of Indian students. INDERPREET, Amritsar
Punish adulterators
Hardly a day passes when one does not hear of synthetic milk products being flooded in the market. It is a matter of grave concern as it poses threat to the health of the people. Such unscrupulous and mercenary adulterators should be severely punished. NUTAN JAIN, Chandigarh |
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