The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Readers' Mail

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Monday, Dec 06, 2004

Karnataka

Karnataka - Bangalore

Readers' Mail

Keep the promise

Sir, — The new Mayor has promised that his first priority would be surfacing of roads in the city. This is welcome, but promises should not remain as promises. There has to be a time-bound action plan to monitor each road systematically and repair it properly, starting with streets with heavy traffic density. We have the technology to fill potholes properly and help the roads withstand wear and tear of normal use. There has to be some accountability while doing repairs. Otherwise, this will become a routine exercise, wasting public money every now and then.

D.B.N. Murthy,

Bangalore.

Nuisance

Sir, — Two liquor shops on Ramachandrapura Main Road (Jalahalli) have become a hindrance to people. People, especially the aged, are finding it difficult to take an evening walk. Intoxicated people stand on the road, obstructing traffic and pedestrians. Women and children do not have the freedom to venture out of their houses because of this menace.

It is surprising how licences have been issued to run liquor shops in a residential area and near the famous Gangamma Temple.

Recently, a mutton stall has also come up in the area, and many people stand on the main road for buying meat, especially on Sundays and festival days. Will the authorities concerned take steps to end these problems?

Raja Reddy,

Bangalore.

Good teachers

Sir, — This refers to the State-level meeting of school development committees organised by Praja Yatna, a non-governmental organisation, to reform education. U.R. Ananthamurthy, academic and litterateur, had rightly said that more number of parents rather than politicians should be involved in the panels as the former know the difficulties of bringing up children.

If all schools, whether Government-run or private, have dedicated and patriotic teachers who believe that educating children is their duty as it was in the pre-Independence days, more children can get educated. This ensures quick prosperity of the country.

B.S. Ganesh,

Bangalore.

Risky fun

Sir, — Giant wheel, tora tora and other entertainment options at amusement parks pose a danger to children, senior citizens and those with heart problems. Warning boards banning such people from riding on them should be displayed at the parks. The State Government should see that these parks pay entertainment tax.

S. Kuppuswamy,

Bangalore.

Readers may also e-mail their letters to: letters.bangalore @thehindu.co.in

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