Deserving honour

The Tribune Editor-in-Chief H K Dua’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha is well deserved (news report, “HK Dua nominated to Rajya Sabha”, Nov 19).

Mr Dua is a man of letters, knowledge and intelligence. His writings are always constructive and inspiring.

He has always abided by journalistic ethics and earned high esteem of his readers. He possesses a vision which seeks to uplift the deprived and marginalised sections of society.

As a Rajya Sabha member, Mr Dua with his vast knowledge and experience will make objective and substantial suggestions on various national and international issues. Wherever he has served as an editor he has done full justice to his position. His contribution towards improving the quality of The Tribune is appreciable. We have great expectations from him. On its part, the government must utilise his valuable services.

SUDESH KUMAR SHARMA, Kapurthala

II

Mr Dua possesses a thorough insight into wide range of issues and is well versed in domestic as well as external affairs. This experience has come to him from his long innings in journalism as well as his stint as an ambassador.

I am sure he will prove to be an asset to the nation. In the fitness of things the government should avail of his vast experience and he should be given an important assignment.

D K AGGARWALA, Phagwara

III

The nomination of Mr Dua to the Rajya Sabha is a moment of great pride. Although he represents India, he will be the voice of the region in Parliament.

The nation is passing through bad times. There is shortage of pulses and there is likely to be a shortfall in the procurement of rice too. We need to preserve each grain of wheat and rice. During the procurement season there is considerable wastage. Mr Dua can play an important role in ensuring proper and scientific storage facilities in both Punjab and Haryana.

HARJAP SINGH AUJLA, New Jersey, USA

IV

The long list of Mr Dua’s achievements and honours shows that he richly deserves the nomination to the Rajya Sabha. His presence will add beauty to the august house.

Wing Commander C L SEHGAL (retd), Jalandhar

V

The nomination of Mr HK Dua is well deserved. He is a veteran journalist who has worked for major national dailies and possesses both vision and experience to do justice to his new role.

Prof P K GUPTA, Bathinda

VI

Mr Dua has an in-depth knowledge of politics and is fully conversant with national and international affairs. The people of India are sure that he will play a dynamic role and will be able to lend voice to the aspirations of the common man.

GOPAL BHARGAVA, New Delhi.

Control price rise

Prices of food items like pulses, wheat flour and milk have increased so much that these have become a luxury for the poor people. Both the Centre and the state governments are not concerned about the price rise.

The agriculture minister said that prices of food items might come down only after the ensuing rabi season. The black marketeers and hoarders should be taken to task and the government must find ways to control prices.

RAJ KUMAR JAIN, Yamunanagar