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Tuesday, Jan 11, 2005

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The Sindh issue

Sir, — The demand for the deletion of the word Sindh from the national anthem is unwarranted. Jana Gana Mana reflects our glorious past. We cannot change the work of a great poet just because the lyrics he wrote are not in keeping with the present times. Nor can we adopt a new national anthem.

G. Anand,
Chennai

Sir, — During Partition, lakhs of Sindhis left Sindh and came to India to live in refugee camps, finding their bearings in whichever city they landed. They have come a long way in the last 57 years. The deletion of the word Sindh will hurt the community, which is part and parcel of India.

Prakash F. Madhwani,
Bangalore

Sir, — In 1947, the entire Sindh province went to Pakistan for no fault of the Sindhis. Why strike now at their roots, memories and sentiments?

H.N. Ramnani,
Chennai

Sir, — The selective mention of a few communities and regions in the national anthem is bound to evoke feelings of neglect among others. While Sindh represents an important Indian community, what about the Haryanvis, Biharis or the smaller groups of Assamese and Nagas? Don't they deserve a mention?

R.V.B. Babu,
Vijayawada, A.P.

Sir, — Mohamed Iqbal did not migrate to Pakistan (Letters, Jan. 10). He died in 1938. Besides saare jahan se achha, he wrote many poems glorifying India.

K. Malikul Azeez,
Chennai

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