A party’s strength lies in its cadre

Refer to ‘Gurpurb lessons for Centre, Punjab’ (The Great Game); it is surprising that Sunil Jakhar and Capt Amarinder Singh have started feeling disillusioned with their party. The reason is most probably that their roles in the BJP have not been clearly delineated by their party bosses. A party’s strength lies in its cadre. Both the BJP and the Akali Dal, at present, are not in a mood for reconciliation. If the BJP wants to form a government in Punjab, it will have to chalk out a strategy along with an equally beleaguered SAD. Both parties should forget that they can form the government on their own in the state. Therein lies the answer to the question of ‘nirvair’ and ‘nirbhau’.

Ravinder Kumar Jain, Ludhiana

Graceful adieu to power politics

Apropos of ‘Gurpurb lessons for Centre, Punjab’; Jakhar failed to deliver at the hustings for the BJP and a graceful adieu to power politics remains his sole option. Radicals among Sikhs, thriving on an identity crisis, won’t let the majority subscribe to the RSS ideology of the community being an inseparable part of Hindu culture. There is no alternative to the return of the deft political bonhomie between Parkash Singh Badal’s Akali Dal and the BJP for progress and social harmony in Punjab. Lessons for synergy between the Centre and Punjab are well known. The panacea of beginning with ‘nirvair’ and ending with ‘nirbhau’ remains a mirage today amid self-aggrandising politics where power and self reign supreme.

Lalit Bharadwaj, Panchkula

Jakhar’s role can’t be ignored

With reference to ‘Gurpurb lessons for Centre, Punjab’; Jakhar’s dilemma is actually rooted in the geography and demography of Punjab. Belonging to a prosperous and affluent farming family, he seems to have rightly conveyed his disillusionment with the dismal situation of state politics. It is undemocratic to say that Jakhar can never become the CM of Punjab because he is a Hindu. We all should follow the noble message of ‘nirbhau’ and ‘nirvair’ and feel proud of Punjab and its rich cultural heritage.

Raj Bahadur Yadav, Fatehabad

Align economic revival with growth

Refer to ‘New dawn in Lanka’; the decisive shift toward President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s pro-poor, anti-corruption agenda marks a pivotal moment. The resounding mandate signals hope for a nation recovering from its 2022 economic crisis and breaking free from dynastic politics. Dissanayake must tread carefully, balancing IMF obligations with domestic priorities. His commitment to returning Tamil lands fosters inclusion, while his firm stance on illegal fishing underscores sovereignty. However, over-reliance on China risks jeopardising ties with India, whose consistent support has been a lifeline. Sri Lanka stands on the threshold of transformative change. To succeed, Dissanayake must align economic revival with equitable growth, ensuring that this new dawn lights up every corner of the island nation.

Amanjot Kaur, Mohali

Must pull Sri Lanka out of crisis

Apropos of ‘New dawn in Lanka’; Dissanayake’s party and its partners in the National People’s Power (NPP) coalition have scripted a new saga in Sri Lanka’s political history, erstwhile dominated by the Rajapaksa brothers. If the new dispensation fails to pull Sri Lanka out of the economic crisis, the NPP’s popularity may start waning soon. India has always extended much-needed help to the island nation in times of financial distress. If the new dispensation tries to build bridges with India, resisting undue pressure from China, Sri Lanka may come out of the woods, registering a robust economic recovery.

Roshan Lal Goel, Ladwa

Manipur needs a healing touch

Refer to ‘AFSPA returns’; the reimposition of AFSPA in Manipur is a serious setback to peace efforts. Besides violence, the state grapples with issues like ethnic divide and economic stagnation. Tackling insurgency with force will only deepen the mistrust between civilians and the military. The people of Manipur deserve a future free from violence and repression. Instead of reimposing AFSPA, the Centre must adopt a people-centric approach, focusing on inter-community dialogue, economic investment and improving education and healthcare to ensure sustainable peace in the strife-torn state.

Chanchal S Mann, Una

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