INDIA MUST HIT BACK

Under its expansionist policy, China had created problems for many countries like Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam and Malasiya in the South China Sea. After annexing Tibet, occupying Aksai Chin, it is laying claim on many other areas. It is trying to impose its conditions on Australia, Canada and the US in commercial and health sectors. Unrest in Hong Kong is well-known to the world. The international opinion is getting stronger against China. Time is ripe for India to deal with China’s aggressive manoeuvres in Galwan Vally by giving a befitting reply and making it clear that its expansionist advances will not be tolerated anymore.

Subhash Vaid an all-time low are a big concern for not only fuel-based industries but also farmers. The soaring rates will increase agricultural input cost and also add to the fares of rail, road and air transport. As a result, essential commodities of daily use will go out of common man’s reach, especially those who have lost their jobs due to the lockdown. Poor people are affected the most. In view of this, the government must reduce excise duty and sales tax and bring the prices within the affordable limits. Col Kuldip Singh Grewal

(Retd), Patiala

purchasing power of common man and ultimately the demand. People should restrict the use of cars and switch to battery-run two-wheelers and bicycles if possible. Also, car and bike pooling to work must be adopted by all. This will not only curtail the demand of fuel, but also force the authorities to bring down the prices.

Niranjan Walia, Jalandhar debate. In a democracy, public participation cannot be restricted to voting in and voting out a government. The nation has every right to know why and what is being decided for them. Obfuscation in the name of confidentiality leads to opaqueness in government functioning.

Anju Juneja, Panchkula advice to retract the deal. We can only hope that better sense prevails on China.

Upant Sharma, Panchkula