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The Spanish verdict

Sir, — While Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for the March 11 explosions in Madrid, the Spanish electorate seems to have put the blame squarely on Jose Maria Aznar and voted him out.

Prashant Solomon,

New Delhi

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Sir, — The meaning of the Spanish verdict is this: bombs are more powerful than the ballot. The terrorists who planted the bombs in Madrid would be doubly happy. The verdict is a setback to tackling global terrorism.

R. Janakiraman,

Cheyyar, T.N.

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