Hope for Punjab’s economy

The editorial ‘Industrial fillip’ rightly underscores the significance of the Rajpura industrial smart city project as a beacon of hope for economic revival in Punjab. However, the success of this initiative hinges on the state government’s ability to streamline the bureaucratic process and foster an investor-friendly environment. The Rajpura project is a chance to reverse Punjab’s brain drain and create adequate employment opportunities for local youth. By ensuring world-class infrastructure and minimising red tape, Punjab can attract both domestic and foreign investments. This will go a long way in encouraging the younger generation to stay and work in India and contribute to the nation’s development and prosperity.

Chanchal S Mann, Una

Unite to rein in anti-social elements

Refer to the editorial ‘Securing the healers’; the fact that even President Droupadi Murmu has had to publicly express her anguish over the Kolkata rape-murder incident is telling. One can gauge from this how bad the situation is. Whether it is the ruling Trinamool Congress or the Opposition BJP, both parties must work together to ensure the safety of women in the state. It is time to let politics take a back seat. West Bengal is a very sensitive state. Any incident that happens there sends ripples across the country. The onus is on all political leaders cutting across party lines to rein in anti-social elements.

RK Arora, Mohali

Ban Kangana-starrer Emergency

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is indeed a queen of controversies. She has a knack for issuing inflammatory statements to make headlines. But she must understand her responsibility as a parliamentarian and behave sensibly. It is unfortunate that she never misses an opportunity to show Punjab in a poor light. Her upcoming film Emergency, which is based on the life of late PM Indira Gandhi, has already created a flutter over its questionable representation of Sikh history. It is no secret that Punjab has suffered a lot since 1984, the year PM Indira was assassinated. And the Kangana starrer will only add fuel to the fire. The film should be banned across India so that no law and order problem arises.

Taranpreet Singh, Moga

Indifference of politicians to blame

Refer to the article ‘Curb the menace of child molestation’; I wholeheartedly agree with the views expressed by the writer. It is unfortunate that our leaders lack the political will to combat the issue head on. Instead, they are just concerned with bagging enough votes to stay in power. From the premature release of Bilkis Bano rape convicts (which was later overruled by the Supreme Court) to the frequent paroles and furloughs granted to Ram Rahim, barely any politician or party is lifting a finger to ensure that those guilty of heinous crimes stay in prison. It is time for the masses to wake up. Don’t fall for the promises made by politicians. Vote for only those candidates who will bring about a positive change, regardless of their caste and religion.

Purshotam Kumar, Kurukshetra

Bring culprits to justice

The article ‘Curb the menace of child molestation’ was a thought-provoking read. The fact that rape cases have become increasingly common is a matter of grave concern. It is a shame that sexual predators don’t even spare girls as young as three or four years. Such criminals don’t have a conscience. They don’t feel any hesitation in committing a heinous crime. Inaction against such perpetrators will only embolden them. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to ensure stringent punishment for such criminal elements and set a strong precedent.

Subhash C Taneja, Gurugram

Tackle spike in student suicides

Refer to the front-page news report ‘Testing times: More students dying by suicide than farmers’; the chilling trend is a matter of grave concern. Pertinently, not all cases of suicide can be attributed to academic pressure. Isolation and loneliness often spur youngsters to take the extreme step. Those with few options for socialising turn to social networking sites to feel connected. But unchecked access to such platforms can expose youngsters to harmful content, which can have an inimical impact on their impressionable minds. There is an urgent need to take concrete steps to tackle the spike in suicides among students.

Sunil Kumar Mahajan, Ghumarwin

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