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Heart-rending

Sir, — The photograph of the 9-year-old Rajen, carrying a load of garbage to earn Rs.20 is heart-rending (Feb. 24). It speaks more than what it conveys at first glance. But I am unable to call this child exploitation when it is a case of extreme poverty forcing the boy to contribute to the family's kitty.

S.V. Narayanan,

Bangalore

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Sir, — The heart-rending picture shows how and for whom India is shining. Rajen is not a lone victim of this social malady; more than 25 per cent of the population is living in subhuman conditions. This only shows that economic growth alone is not a guarantee for development.

Sanjiv Kushwaha,

Lucknow

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