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Rahul in politics

Sir, — The formal entry of Rahul Gandhi in politics will be a major blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is harping on Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin issue. It will certainly deflect the BJP's high-voltage campaign.

Vijayalakshmi Jaisankar,
Coimbatore

Sir, — Rahul Gandhi's entry in the electoral fray is on expected lines. Priyanka Vadra too can be expected to make her debut soon. The Gandhi siblings who have grown up in a political milieu certainly deserve a place in electoral politics. Their ascendance is a far healthier sign than overnight stars-turned-politicians suddenly finding the inspiration to serve the people.

Jayasree Sarnathan,
Mysore

Sir, — Giving Rahul Gandhi the ticket to contest from Amethi may be a strategy to counter the campaign against Ms. Gandhi's foreign origin. In keeping with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's call for a dignified campaign, it is time to shift the focus from individuals to the interests of the nation.

T. Prabhakara Rao,
Machilipatnam, A.P.

Sir, — How can a person who does not have even an iota of political experience contest a Lok Sabha seat on the Congress ticket?

Murali Krishna,
Tennessee, U.S.

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