Editor,
After the terrible Pulwama attack by Pakistan sponsored terrorists, India is apparently standing up. Yes, it is practically gearing towards investment in better strategies to hit the right targets. True, the realization that the enemies are getting more brutal and more inhumane than ever before should make India more realistic and pragmatic. Of course, our battles are many, because the adversaries are of various kinds. While India should send its army deep into the terrorists’ hideouts into Pakistan, it should also spare its thought on how to deal with those forces who eat and drink here but their hearts ache for India’s enemies. Has India logically failed to be humane to it’s own people? Is it a fact that discrimination against certain tribes, certain religions and communities really exist or is it just a lame issue for endless debates? One wonders how the idea of “intolerance” was coined suddenly in the country and that it vanished into thin air when the same term was applied otherwise!
Three successful strikes by India on February 26 should be a cause for joy but not at all are celebrating because today’s joy could bring a load of sorrows tomorrow! Thank God, no civilians were hurt, and let that never happen because they are innocent. Let’s always consider the innocent civilians as our own brothers-and-sisters! However, the silent preparedness for the bigger battles is what is most important. It can ensure easy victory. The noises only contribute towards shaking the firmness and determination of military forces. Is it not childish that we get prior information as to the plans and modus operandi of our fighters on WhatsApp these days? I think it is disgusting. The TV channels round the clock give a detailed coverage about almost every inch of the army’s movement. A lot of sensitive action plans are discussed threadbare in the newsrooms. Alas, this is not the real way to fight a battle. The road to victory must be undisclosed. A successful businessman never shares his trade secrets!
Yours etc.,
Salil Gewali,
Shillong-2
India must be on alert
Editor,
I hail the pre-dawn, pre-emptive strikes on Jaeish-e-Mohammed terror camps by the IAF on February 26. Naturally, Indians are very jubilant upon hearing this magnificent news. They started celebrating, which they should have. But India, as I feel, must not be too complacent after this strike. There must be all round alertness vis-a-vis possible retaliation(s) by Pakistan any day, any time. Moreover, we must not forget that Pakistan always has an advantage over us as far as inflicting grievous injury to our country is concerned as we have, seemingly, large number of pro-Pakistan/anti-national elements inside our own territory who subsist on Indian tax-payers’ money but always sing to the tune of Pakistan/China.
There is a need to gaze deep into the ‘China’ factor too, as we must not overlook the new Chinese interests in POK/NE India. After taking into account all these aspects, India should go all out in the future to destroy other existing sinister terror modules around it. People are with the Government as they cannot tolerate the misadventures of Pakistan/China any more. Here, in this context, I would like to pass an important message to all the anti-India elements living in India: you are fortunate that you were born in this country. This country takes all possible care to provide all your needs for you and your family’s respectable subsistence. Other countries, like Pakistan, or China in particular, will never entertain you without a vested interest of their own! There, one has to sweat to earn a bread and, believe me, nothing will be provided free of cost. Pakistan, albeit very wrongly, is already famous for looking upon a particular religious community of India as somewhat an inferior one, although they have been using them since long in order to satisfy their own goal! China, on the other hand, means business and, unlike India, is well known for it’s all round strictness on the ground, be it work-culture or family-size or freedom of expression, and what not ! So, think hundred times before you leap!
Yours etc.,
PS Gupta,
Via email
Let the assessment be fair
Editor,
There is a popular joke about a doctor who advised his patient to take complete rest along with medicines prescribed. When the doctor came to know that his patient was a Govt. employee, he advised him to attend his office regularly without fail since it was the best place for complete rest.
Work culture in Govt offices is a common topic of discussion across the country. Generally people’s opinions are based on the experiences they gather during their visit to such offices for any kind of service. In most cases the same is far from satisfactory. Naturally there are different types of employees, each with a different outlook. Some are serious and dutiful with their allotted job while others are shirkers. During my tenure in Govt. for over 38 years, I have many fond memories about my colleagues. Some of them were very regular in attendance and serious about their allotted job. They always helped people within their capacity. There are examples where an employee came to office on a particular day just to fulfil his commitment at the expense of his/her important household job. There are of course employees in Govt offices who are opportunists and spend duty hours in shopping, gossiping and other personal errands. As seniority is the main criteria for promotion and other service benefits in a Govt. office, such people get promoted despite their non-performance. This is not possible in any private sector office.
However, all employees should not be painted with the same brush. Those who are allergic to work should be condemned. But we must also acknowledge the selfless services rendered by the sincere lot who often go out of the way to lend their cooperative hands. Bad apples exist in every sector of the society. But it is generally the police and the middle/lower tier Government employees who get maligned for inefficiency and for not performing their tasks. This is certainly not fair.
At the end of the day, the public must appreciated the fact that Govt. policies are implemented through their employees only and accordingly the society is benefited.
Yours etc.,
Asish Chattopadhyay,
Kolkata