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Sonia's resignation

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's resignation as Member of Parliament and chairperson of the National Advisory Council is welcome. But this sacrifice, if it may be called one, is not in the same league as her saying `no' to the Prime Ministership two years ago. Unlike in 2004, in the present instance, it was her own party-led UPA Government that adjourned the budget session of Parliament sine die, in an effort to get an ordinance promulgated to exclude offices held by top politicians from the purview of `office of profit.'

It was an obvious attempt to ensure Ms. Gandhi's continuation as NAC chairperson. Therefore she is a victim of her own party's hasty action.

K. Sivaraman,
Chennai

Ms. Gandhi deserves to be congratulated for the sense of propriety she has displayed by resigning from both her posts. The talk of the UPA Government going in for an ordinance was indeed too much.

Do politicians feel they can redefine everything in the Constitution to suit their convenience and ulterior motives? The very thinking was against the basic tenets of our democracy and Constitution.

A.P. Govindankutty,
Cheruthuruthy, Kerala

Once again, Ms. Gandhi has proved her detractors wrong. And the BJP has yet again been made to eat humble pie.

A. Jegadeesan,
Madurai, T.N.

Ms. Gandhi has taken the wind out of the Opposition's sails again. Her move is driven by selflessness and a desire to steer clear of controversies. By resigning, she has denied the Opposition the opportunity to malign her or pull down the UPA Government. The already popular Ms. Gandhi is bound to win many more hearts.

Madhu R.D. Singh,
Ambala, Haryana

By resigning, Ms. Gandhi has reminded the nation of old and forgotten principles of value-based politics. For one who declined the post of Prime Minister, the MP post is nothing. She can win from any constituency in India.

However, she and her party should have thought of all this beforehand. As for the Opposition, it should concentrate on winning the confidence of the people instead of harping on technical grounds.

Sashikala Thommandra,
Hyderabad

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