70 YEARS ON, CHANGE POLITICAL SENSIBILITIES

This Independence Day, let us pray and wish for that a different sensibility takes root in Indian politics where there is grace in listening to genuine constructive criticism. Will we ever have space for a collective voice cutting across party lines? Will leaders have the courage to appreciate good work, no matter from which party. Conversely, can a free and fair criticism of sloth and laziness, even of leaders within the same party? Why should leaders, who rule our lives in so many myriad ways, they thrive on mocking each other, instead of adopting a different political culture. Will we even have freedom from the present arcane political sensibilities?

Rani Balbir Kaur Yet, it is unfathomable that who will gain from increasing the height of flags hoisted on both sides of the zero line? It is misplaced adventurism. The border drill should be aimed at creating goodwill on both sides, and not for jingoism.

Niranjan Walia, Jalandhar that he has a green light from his party and the ideological mentors for this adventure. If Modi succeeds in dealing with this seemingly multilayered emotive issue, he will be our real hero.

Tarsem Singh, Mahilpur affirmative action has to be based on financial criteria that is water-tight and allows for no discretion.

Lokesh Tandon, Panchkula after the stalking incident, in Chandigarh. Such despicable crimes against women call into question our right to call ourselves a free and equal nation.

Ashum Khan, Baddi