letters to editor
MOVE TO CHANGE NAME OF COLLEGE UNNECESSARY
Changing the name of Delhi University’s Dyal Singh College to Vande Mataram College was an avoidable and senseless move. Who will benefit from it? It is creating unnecessary discontent among people. The authorities have taken the decision at a time when the country is already going through a social discord over various other issues. Dr Ranbir Singh Pannu,
Amritsar
PREVENTIVE MEASURES MUST FOR INDUSTRIES
How was the industrial unit In Ludhiana, which collapsed after a fire on Monday, running without having installed appropriate fire safety equipment? The issue becomes more important in case of units located in residential areas. The municipal corporation, fire department and district administration must ensure maintenance of safety systems, including alarms and fire hydrants. Visits of chief ministers, ministers or government officers to the site of the incident doesn’t make any sense.
Sanjay Chopra, Mohali
JUSTICE BHANDARI’S REELECTION TO ICJ
The re-election of Justice Dalveer Bhandari as a judge in the International Court of Justice at The Hague is a matter of great pride for the country. This was made possible by ‘behind the scenes’ efforts made by India’s permanent representative to United Nations Syed Akbaruddin. It has put on display the calibre of Indians in the international arena. Congratulations to Justice Bhandari for enhancing the prestige of the country.
RL Bansal, Kurukshetra
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Justice Bhandari’s re-election is a reflection of the powerful role that Indians play with tremendous ability and experience in matters of serving the nation and the world. India has always remained one step forward to maintain peace and curb inequality, while dealing with issues related to maritime disputes, terrorism, genocide and violations of sovereign rights.
Rishu Madan, Jagadhri
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This is a historic occasion as Justice Bhandari was pitted against a British candidate in the election to the prestigious post for the vacancy of 12th judge of International Court of Justice. In fact, the British candidate had to withdraw his candidature in view of the immense support for Justice Bhandari. This is a moment of pride for all. Pawanpreet S Muggowal,
Hoshiarpur
ARE THESE HOSPITALS OR BUSINESS HOUSES?
The death of a seven-year-old at Fortis hospital, Gurugram is an example of sheer greed. The hospital failed to give the required treatment to the patient in time, despite charging a hefty amount of Rs 18 lakh. We come across several such cases where patient’s kin are kept in the dark regarding treatment. Sometimes hospitals even assess financial capability of the patient and charge accordingly, making huge bills which are to be paid, whether patient recovers or dies. Union health minister should intervene in the matter and take strict action against such healthcare agencies. Puneet Mehta, Patiala
THROWING ETHICS TO THE WIND
Have corporate hospitals thrown ethics to the wind? All corporate hospitals are built on subsidised land given by the Centre and various state governments. These hospitals are notorious for not handing over the corpse till the bill is not settled fully. Even after 70 years of independence, successive governments have failed to provide free healthcare to the citizens. Our bureaucrats and parliamentarians get free treatment in top corporate hospitals whereas common man is at the mercy of poorly run government hospitals. Arun Hastir, Gurdaspur
PADMAVATI ROW
It is baffling to read about protests against a movie that is yet to be released. Initially, it appeared to be an action taken by a small group called Karni Sena. Now, it seems that it is being backed by politicians of the ruling party at the Centre, keeping in mind the Gujarat elections. Threats being issued to the producers and actors of the movie should have caught the attention of law enforcing agencies, but sadly no one feels alarmed. It seems everybody is waiting for something drastic to happen. Kamal Kumar Arora,
Panchkula
MOODY’S RATING DOESN’T REFLECT STATE OF ECONOMY
With reference to the editorial ‘It’s time to press the accelerator’ (HT, Nov 22), going by the Moody’s rating, the BJP seems to have come out of the ICU to the general ward, but not out of the hospital. It is not something to be celebrated, considering the state of the economy, which has been the same, more or less, since 2014. While crude oil prices are decreasing in the international market, the government continues to befool the public by increasing fuel prices.
BM Singh, Amritsar