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Politicians get
richer, poor
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The news-reports “Only politicians get rich in Arunachal” and “Half of Haryana candidates crorepatis” (Oct 3) were eye-openers. The phenomenal increase in assets of sitting MLAs since the last elections in Haryana as per the data released by the National Election Watch and Association of Democratic Reforms is reflective of the ever-increasing role of money power in politics. Politicians’ concern for social service is a façade. In reality, they are out for amassing wealth for themselves and their families. The common man may be reeling under the impact of rising prices and finding it difficult to make both ends meet but politicians are prospering like never before. Arunachal Pradesh is bereft of basic amenities even after 37 years of attaining statehood but its Chief Minister is richer by five times since last elections. What is true of these states is equally true of politicians in other states with a few exceptions. The money power has strangled democracy and there seems to be no respite in sight. LAJPAT RAI GARG, Panchkula
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Provide water Even after six decades of Independence, India has failed to provide potable water to its people. Thousands of children die on account of unhygienic water. In every election, politician promise voters clean drinking water, healthcare and education. Yet these remain empty promises. Now, scientists have found evidence of water on the moon. I wonder how this will help a poor country like ours? Instead, attention should be paid to provide potable water to every single Indian. Besides, efforts should be made to arrest the fast depleting water table. Dr NARESH RAJ, Patiala Labour of love P C Sharma’s middle “Love’s labour” (Sept 29) was interesting. Such incidents generally occur in the make-believe world of cinema. Admittedly, the course of our life is pre-destined. However, love, concern, compassion and understanding do have a role to play in influencing the events of a particular life. Actually, emotions teach one to be empathetic and friendly with others and help us make adjustments in different situations of life. TARSEM S BUMRAH, Batala Climate change It seems in future (news report, “Be ready to face freaky weather: Swaminathan” by Vibha Sharma, Oct 4) we will see many more facets of unpredictable weather. We will have to be prepared for prolonged summers, droughts and floods. Today our farmers are dependent on rains and unpredictable rains affect their crops adversely. The need of the hour is to protect the environment. We should save our natural resources and maintain the ecological balance. Only then can we succeed in reducing global warming. The government should strictly prohibit cutting of trees, poaching of animals, burning of crop straw and use of hazardous substances. KAMALJEET MALWA, Mansa Vulgar salaries Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has asked India Inc (news report “No ‘vulgar’ salaries, Khurshid tells India Inc”, Oct 5) to trim salaries of top executives. This is totally uncalled for. In a free economy, let the remuneration be determined by the law of demand and supply. If individuals choose jobs that give them high salaries, it will be in the interest of society and the nation. The earnings will encourage youngsters to work hard. Even bureaucrats enjoy unjustifiable privileges and perks. MAHESH KAPASI, New Delhi
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