REFUSING REFUGE TO ROHINGYAS

Apropos the HT editorial on September 21, ‘The refugees nobody wants’, it is difficult to believe that India, known for treating guests as gods, is refusing refuge to a few thousand persecuted Rohingyas. We had opened our doors to millions of Bangladeshis and Tibetans, but the hostility towards Rohingyas negates Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of empathy with Muslims. India seems to be trying to be seen on the right side of the Myanmar junta. Myanmar state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has shown insensitivity toward the plight of the community. She has failed to quell an international outcry in her recent nationwide address. UN human rights investigators should be allowed unfettered access to Myanmar. By this gesture, Suu Kyi may be able to redeem her reputation of being a humanist.

P Lal Singh solve the domestic problem with sympathy and compassion, as she is a world icon. Any terrorist element in the community should be dealt with sternly.

BM Singh, Amritsar equation, it can incentivise North Korea to choose the denuclearisation path in return for security and economic benefits. US needs to give diplomacy a chance. Madnesscan’tbefoughtwithmadness.

Akash Kumar, Jagraon questions. His announcement that his is a proactive government that has been reacting according to the situation can also be taken only with a pinch of salt.

Tarsem Singh, Mahilpur opponents and supporters equally. He has been stamped under performer back home. But his interaction with people at Berkeley and his speech, giving his views on problems facing the country, has impressed many. His candid admission that Narendra Modi has better oratory skills than him shows his maturity. However, Bhatia has failed to mention Sam Pitroda, who has worked hard behind-the-scenes for the success of Rahul’s US visit. Bhatia is right when he says that Rahul has to go a long way before he can dream of leading the country. Arun Hastir , Babehali

(Gurdaspur)