Editor,
It appears that children of unimportant politicians even, can give a go by to the rules of law governing this country. An under-aged son of a politician of the ruling party of Meghalaya residing at Kench’s Trace area, regularly drives a vehicle with a VIP light and tinted glasses without even possessing a driving licence! He also drives at break-neck speed thereby endangering the life of school going children and pedestrians as well. I am appalled at how the traffic police fail to take cognizance of this offence. To check such flagrant violations of traffic regulations it will be advisable to raise a speed -breaker at some convenient points so as to ensure that traffic rules are rigidly enforced and punitive action swiftly implemented, particularly around the road passing through Kench’s Trace area. This suggestion must be dispassionately adopted by the Traffic Police.
Yours etc.,
Subhash Dey
Shillong.
Blind support!
Editor,
Apropos Dominic Wankhar’s letter (ST Aug 17) I fully respect the authors views but I beg to differ on his whole-hearted support for the Hazare movement. I know that many Indians support Anna Hazare, and indeed he is worth the support he’s got. But I am of the view that as citizens we should analyse political issues impartially.
We should rid ourselves of this age old tradition of supporting any protest against the government. I know for sure that half the population that took to the streets in support of Anna are not even well acquainted with the pros and cons of the demands. When it comes to protesting, especially against the government we Indians out beat everyone. Was the BJP rule any better for minorities and tribals? And what are the alternatives? I do not condone the corrupt practices of this present government but we need to look at the bigger picture of the Anna Hazare movement too.
Yours etc.,
Peter John Chongom,
Via email
Take up right issues
Editor,
Apropos the letter, ‘ Much ado about a non-issue!’ (Aug 17, 2011) I personally agree with the letter writer that the so called NGOs and the different associations do not see things in the right perspective.
It is embarrassing that Ri Bhoi which is so close to Guwahati and has a great opportunity for development is one of the backward districts in Meghalaya. Why don’t the NGOs, and different associations bring out these issues? Why are the roads so pathetic and why do most of the villages in Ri Bhoi District still have no roads? Why are there no good schools in Ri Bhoi, forget about colleges. Even the roads that are taken up by NEC schemes are still not completed or left undone? Is there any place worth visiting in Ri Bhoi district? We have representatives sitting in their chairs for decades but have done nothing. I think Ri Bhoi people deserve more than all that has been done in the past many years. Why not a better Ri Bhoi? Why not a better Nongpoh Town? Why not a better communication systems in Ri Bhoi? NGOs and different organizations please think about these larger issues!
Yours etc.
Michael Makri
Bangalore
