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Praiseworthy

Sir, — The Election Commission deserves to be praised for lodging an FIR against the Railway Minister, Lalu Prasad, for distributing 100-rupee notes among people in a Dalit locality.

Since he is a Cabinet Minister, his act assumes greater significance. The BJP's demand for a one-day polling in Bihar and Jharkhand seems quite logical.

Anuj Sharma,
New Delhi

Sir, — The distribution of hundred rupee notes among RJD supporters by one who is of the rank of Cabinet Minister is a matter of serious concern.

The demand for a single-phase election in Bihar and Jharkhand seems justified.

Bijoy Ananda Langthasa,
Nazira, Assam

Sir, — This refers to the editorial, "Vote on account" (Dec. 21). It has rightly pointed out that Mr. Lalu Prasad has resorted to unnecessary skulduggery by trying to influence the voters. The RJD is on a strong wicket in Bihar.

The Election Commission has sent strong signals to the Minister at the right time. The postponement of the RJD rally scheduled for Thursday proves it.

A. Ashok Kumar,
Udupi, Karnataka

Sir, — Does the editorial suggest that the Minister need not have acted with propriety if the legion of opponents was not watching his every move? What Mr. Lalu Prasad has done is far too blatant an attempt to induce the Bihari voters to vote for his party.

S. Thyagarajan,
Chennai

Sir, — The editorial seems to suggest that if you are on a winning track you need not resort to skulduggery.

T.S. Padmanabhan,
Chennai

Sir, — The Election Commission's action against Mr. Lalu Prasad is appropriate. It should now derecognise his party for breaching the model code of conduct.

V. Krishnakumar,
New Delhi

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