Be the change

The saying “Be the change that you want to see in society” is well suited in the election scenario. We must be aware of our voting right and the importance of our vote. One vote can make a difference, the difference or change you wish to see in society. It is important for us to rise above the considerations of caste, creed, region and language. Vote for the candidate that makes you feel proud.

Gurdeep Kaur Grewal, Ludhiana

MP = Money Provider

The shameful pictures of people collecting crates of whiskey on chits and currency notes issued by politicians from the liquor shops shows the true picture of democracy. The authorities must investigate the matter and recommend harsh action against the candidate/s. The high court should take notice of it and cleanse the polling system. It shows that only the capsule M works to elect the MP (Money Provider/Member of Parliament)

Wg Cdr Jasbir S Minhas (retd), Mohali

Educated leaders needed

Why does every politician become so affluent? I think we need to elect educated leaders if we want our country to develop.

Neha Bajwa, Karnal

Crorepatis for poor?

Going by their assets, none of the candidates in fray seems to be less than a crorepati. When only rich people sit in august Houses, they will work only for the rich and not the poor or pennyless people. Subsidies, concessions, relaxations and free food given to the poor are not the real remedies. The poor people must be equipped in a way that they can meet their demands with their own earnings and not depend on charities. But the rich do not empathise with the true position of the poor in India.

Dalip Singh Wasan, Patiala

Poor bus service

At present, there is only one direct mini bus from Sainik Colony, Jammu, which goes to Ambphalla, via Kunjwani, Digiana, Satwari, Tawi Bridge, BC Road etc. But it does not touch, the railway station, bus stand, medical college, courts or the Parade Ground, which are the most frequented places. It is a great inconvenience to the passengers in need of visiting these important places.

Hope this requirement of the people will be given due importance by the government.

J M Behl, Jammu

Check eco threat

The article “Climate: A Bleak Picture of War and Famine” highlights the grave threat posed to environment by global warming over the past few decades. Nobody is coming up with a solution to reducing the damage. People living in elite colonies waste gallons of precious water on washing their vehicles and other activities.

During power cuts, they aggravate the problem by running smoke-spewing power generators despite the latter being banned. It is high time that people wake up to the situation and curb such tendencies.

Anjleen Kanwar, Jalandhar

Peaceful world needed

This refers to the editorial “Seeking nuclear restraint” (April 5). Indeed, India’s nuclear weapon arsenal is not designed for aggressive purposes but to act as a deterrent in a hostile environment, especially with neighbours like China and Pakistan. Despite the global talk on nuclear disarmament, nothing has happened. As a matter of fact, there has been a proliferation of such weapons across the globe. Ways to pave the way for a peaceful, destruction-free world need to be found.

Amritpal Singh, New Delhi