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‘Modiphobia’: Look at injustice around
There can be no two opinions that abetting communal holocaust is abominable. Every human life is precious, irrespective of the subscribed faith. A child at birth and a human body after death have no religion. In view of the forthcoming Gujarat Assembly elections, the Gujarat episode is being politically stirred up, as a tirade against Modi, to paint him as a villain, overtly and covertly by his political adversaries. It is like the pot calling the kettle black. In this respect, the role of the Congress in 1984 was equally despicable. BJP and Congress stalwarts are chips of the same block. Physicians first heal themselves which is applicable to both. There are Kashmiri Pandits, hounded out of their homes by rabid Kashmiri fundamentalists. They are rotting without homes and hearths for decades. Nobody expresses solidarity for them. They are broken mentally and physically. Their culture has been wiped out from Kashmir. Only crocodile tears are shed for them. They are without a godfather, being a negligible vote bank. What a pity that polity eludes espousing their case for human justice. Sadly, in India, those communities thrive who ride on the crest of vote bank strength. Otherwise, they are left out of view, in the lurch. VIK SHARMA,
Jalandhar
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II Instead of denouncing Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi for his failure to prevent the massacres of Muslims in 2002, BJP chief Nitin Gadkari always praises him and considers him as party’s candidate for prime ministership for the general elections in 2014 (Kuldip Nayar’s write-up ‘The horrors of Gujarat, February 28). The Godhra holocaust was certainly heartrending, but there was no justification in butchering the innocent Muslims who had nothing to do with that incident. The bestial violence continued for weeks together, but the Modi government did nothing to quell it and to create a feeling of security and confidence among the Muslims, the hoodlums were given a free hand. Modi’s haughty indifference towards the gory developments was worse than that of the notoriously cruel king, Nero, who played his fiddle when Rome was burning. Instead of remorse for his failure to restore peace, he brazenly performed a 'gaurav yatra' and uttered unpleasant remarks against the Muslims. Khuda ney unko ata kee hai khwaajagi ke jinhein/khabar nahin savish-e-band a parvasi kya hai (God has put those on the helm of affairs who do not know the manner of showing kindness to the people). BHAGWAN SINGH, Qadian III
If anyone does a wrong and goes scot-free, is it smartness or sheer luck? Modi had his share of both and much more. His successive victories at the hustings are based exclusively and entirely on the consolidated mass hysterical neurosis of religious bigotry and fanaticism, which shows its ugly face regularly in the subcontinent. An Urdu couplet beautifully portrays it “chand par baad me jaana-ae zameen valo, pehle dharti pe to chalne ka salika seekho” (Before landing on Moon, learn first to walk/live on this earth.). The brutal murder of Gujarat minister Haren Pandya is common knowledge. The evidence of two retired judges of the SC and high court indicating complicity of Modi is glaring and conclusive. How the SIT absolved Modi has been explicitly and skillfully detailed by Kuldip Nayar (The horrors of Gujarat, February 28). Modi will continue to ride the crest till the Hindutva card remains intact. Gujarat HC recently passed strictures against Gujarat govt for its negligence and inaction and awarded compensation to 500 razed religious structures, which has brought some hope. BM SINGH,
Amritsar
First-aid important
Increasing fines and jail sentence for traffic offences is an appreciable decision taken by the government to decrease road accidents. More than 400 deaths happen on roads in India everyday. Over 65 per cent lives can be saved if victims are given first aid to restore breathing. This can be done by following the ‘ABCD’ pattern. ‘A’ stands for airway open and controlling asphyxia; B- breathing and bleeding; C- circulation of blood and CPR and D -No drinks to victims. Only 3 to 5 minutes spent for imparting ABCD first aid can save precious lives. Government must give special attention to promote first- aid training. It can help till helpline number 108 or highway ambulance reaches the spot to save the life of an injured person. The Red Cross is an international NGO and is responsible for training people in first aid. Joint efforts of the government, NGOs, police, vehicle users and general public can help in saving precious lives. KR
VERMA, Chandigarh
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There is one very important aspect of road safety which is being ignored. The duty hours of drivers of buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles are very strenuous and many times they drive continuously for more than 16 hours. To overcome the fatigue and to have better stamina, many drivers consume opium which is readily available and addictive. It not only reduces the reflexes of the driver but is also responsible for causing many accidents. There is an urgent need to restrict long driving hours. Dr KIRTI
DUA, Ludhiana
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The proposed amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 will not act as a deterrent to traffic violators
(Not by steep fine alone, March 3). It seems that the policy- makers, who draft the policies while sitting in closed AC rooms, have underestimated the money power of the spoilt brats of the filthy rich strata of the society. Enhancing the amount of fine will not yield the desired result. It will certainly give an excuse to the traffic cops to increase their bribe amounts. Cancellation or suspension of driving licences of the offenders and confiscating their vehicles along with the proposed enhanced fine amounts and jail terms may act as deterrents. AK SHARMA,
Chandigarh
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