Editor,
Of late there is a growing debate on whether to celebrate programs on Sunday or not. Recently there were objections to the MTDF’s closing ceremonial function on the 6th of November which happens to be a Sunday. Last time the organisation was under tremendous pressure to shift the closing day because it fell on a Sunday. This time they are again under pressure to defer or pre-pone the closing function. Perhaps all those
opposing the idea of having similar programs on a Sunday should be aware of certain realities. In other states where Christians are in minority and other faiths are in majority do we find them closing shops, tourist spots or even food stalls on any of their religious
festivals? What about those Khasis who go sightseeing even on a Sunday to places like Agra, Shimla etc… are we so overtly zealous of our faith only at home? Why is there so much hypocrisy with the tag of a ‘Christian state’, and if so many ‘Christians’ oppose what according to them is an unchristian festival then their actions should speak louder than their words. They should not be a roadblock to a festival that discriminates none.
In fact I was surprised to read of the kind of opposition from different Church forums in some local vernacular news papers. If only they could fight the evils plaguing our society it would be more worthwhile. For the record, the Bible says’ Give to Caeser what belongs to Caeser, and to God what is God’s’. So why mix up one’s faith with social festivities of the state?
Yours etc.,
Dominic S.Wankhar
Shillong-3
Online notification
Editor,
I have a small suggestion. On behalf on thousands of like-minded well wishers I request you to also include the notification for jobs (Govt, PSU, tenders etc), that usually come in the physical page of your esteemed paper, in the online edition as well. This will be a boon to many readers and job seekers and in turn become hugely popular. Please devote a column where these circulars and notifications may be flashed please.
Yours etc.,
TR Marak,
Via email
Public toilets a dire need
Editor,
I am an avid reader of your newspaper and especially like reading the letters to the editor and the advertisements which enable me to keep a tab on what goes on in our city on a daily basis. Last year there was a Youth Congress get together in the Laitumkhrah parish and I happened to meet some participants from Bihar. What they said about our city made me proud; they described it as heaven and some as paradise. This compliment made me appreciate my city and thank God for his generosity, which many of us take for granted.
Recently I read about, ‘The beautification of Khyndailad.’ I was excited but also sad, because in my opinion we should concentrate on more basic amenities like toilets and drinking water facilities instead of beautification, as our city is already beautiful. Let’s concentrate on beauty with functionality. Moreover, what about the rest of the city?
Yours etc.,
L. Khongshei.