Mistake rectified

Ref.: ‘Vaze booted out’ (May 12).

The Mumbai Police Commissioner’s decision to dismiss Vaze from service is a sort of rectification of a mistake committed by his predecessor, who reinstated him into service. From this, one thing is indisputably clear - the intentions of those who wanted Vaze back in service have been thwarted and they are badly exposed.

Ravindra Bhagwat

Not okay

Ref.: ‘Cong president’s election is off ’ (May 11). Presidential and intraparty elections must be held regularly, to keep the party vibrant by ensuring a good second and third line of leadership. Polls could be conducted online or offline and if not adhered to, the party is question must be permanently derecognised. Hence, pandemic or not - ensure party elections are held.

Peter Castellino

Holds water

Ref.: ‘Waterways will be the new highways!’ by Dr Niranjan Hiranandani (May 12). Indeed, it is an out-of-the box solution and though initially it will be a costly affair, in the long run it will be the most economical way of transportation. A comprehensive plan should be drawn up and none other than Nitin Gadkari should be given the responsibility to execute it.

Bal Govind

Other options?

Ref.: ‘Platinum query: Is parliamentary form of democracy the solution or the problem?’ by Ashutosh (May 12). The question is a reasonable one but the writer has failed to suggest a better option. Also, the BJP of today is compared with the Congress of the 70s but it must be remembered that the Congress enjoyed being the lone powerful political party at that time, unlike the BJP.