Editor,
This letter is intended to question the MPSC on the Commission`s delaying tactics in not declaring the results of the various job interviews conducted during the period when the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force till the time the results of the Lok Sabha poll was declared. Just to highlight a few points, MPSC conducted various interviews for the post of Industrial Promotion Officers, Assistant Teacher, Orchidologist etc., and in line with the Supreme Court`s directives, the results were supposed to be declared immediately (within a day or two of the interview) to avoid nepotism or intervention by bigwigs/politicians as it is used to be. But due to the Lok Sabha Election, the MCC was enforced from the date the election date was declared till the completion of the election process. Therefore, the results of these job interviews were supposed to be declared immediately after the results are out. So why are they not declaring the results thus far? Or are they waiting for Friday? As a candidate who had attended the interview, I suspect something fishy on the part of the MPSC by delaying to announce the results when all formalities have been completed. What`s the rationale behind this? Delay allows space for manipulation/tampering of the OMR score sheets and push in undeserving candidates since several candidates had applied for an RTI suspecting manipulation. This delay indicates yet again that we can never expect anything good from the MPSC.
Yours etc.,
Name withheld on request
One rupee is money for common man
Editor,
In this busy world most of us neglect the fact that corruption has its roots right from the small retails shops ( recharge card dealers). A recharge card of Rs 9 is openly sold for Rs 10 citing inability to provide change of one rupee. This happens especially in the outskirts of the city even though the Consumer Protection Forum has repeatedly advertised that nothing should be sold above the MRP. One rupee may not matter to some but for the common man it matters. Just the fact that small dealers do not give cash memos makes me wonder if there is any law that can protect us from this daylight robbery.
Yours etc.,
F Nongkynrih,
Via email
Devil worship
Edior
Apropos the letter, Devil worship (ST May 7 2014), devil worship is a phenomenon that is increasing in society today. It goes by various names such as Satanism, Churches of Satan, Satanic Cult, Occultism, Spiritism etc. Many who embrace this cult do so because they expect a price for their cult – riches and popularity, power, money or sexual pleasure. Those who follow it are generally from the younger generation because of their desire for adventure. Their aim is to rebel against Christ and for this they are prepared to go all the way: sexual orgies, human sacrifice, corruption, drug taking, black mass (where they use consecrated host from a Catholic Church), obscene rites ad singing hymns to Satan. There are also temples and churches dedicated to Satan.
The ceremonies usually take place on Fridays, the day Christ died on the cross and on Sundays, the day of the Lord. Many of the rites are performed at night to give them the atmosphere of darkness, evil and fear. Also because at night there are lesser people praying to God and therefore less opposition to their cult! They also love the full moon in contrast to the Sun, as a symbol of darkness. In Shillong I heard of a young girl tempted to join a Satanic group but when she was asked to stamp the Bible underfoot she refused to do so.
Churches need to create an awareness of this cult whenever they hear of places where this is taking place. Parents and educators also need to be aware that this danger exists and to provide counseling and proper Christian teaching when this is required.
Yours etc.,
Fr Joseph Cilia, SDB,
Don Bosco Youth Centre
