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Cauvery: let us move forward

Sir, — The final Cauvery verdict has annoyed people of Karnataka as expected. It is not understood how a tribunal, which has been hearing the case for 16 years, could give a verdict favouring Tamil Nadu. It is known to all parties that the available water is 740 tmcft in the river basin. The States were asked as to what extent they would irrigate and the types of crops they would cultivate. While Karnataka chose a mix of crops, Tamil Nadu chose paddy. Since, paddy takes a lot of water, the verdict tilted in their favour. Moreover, past agreements, geographical features and topography of the basin also seemed to favour Tamil Nadu. The only hope for Karnataka now is to quickly file a review petition. Let us try to get the best bargain and move forward.

A. Mohan,

Bangalore

Do not deface public places

Sir, — In a city like Bangalore there is no space for free movement of vehicles or pedestrians. Traffic signal poles and circles are "decorated" with cut-outs of political/religious leaders and boards announcing birthday wishes and greetings. Why should not such leaders give open statement not to deface public places? The trend of building cement arches to "welcome" people is going on unchecked. Unauthorised places of worship, autorickshaw stands and lorry stands have come up, and footpaths have been encroached by hawkers. Widening the roads of the city has become a futile exercise.

N. Raju,

Bangalore

Start bus service

Sir, — I urge the authorities of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation to start a new bus service from 79G/77A last stop Lakshmidevi Nagar to Kempegowda bus stand via Nandini Layout. Secondly, bus service from Rajaji Nagar/ESI is not available to Lakshmidevi Nagar after 9.30 p.m. I request the authorities to convert the 79G/77A bus to a night halt bus in Lakshmidevi Nagar.

Rajiv,

Bangalore

Frame law

Sir, — The recent court judgment that convicted members of the AIADMK in the case of the burning of a bus in Tamil Nadu is an indictment of politicians who indulge in violence and vandalism. It is a lesson for unscrupulous leaders. Incidents of burning of buses, blocking of roads, bombing of trains, strikes, bandhs and ransacking of public property are on the rise and are endangering peace and progress in the country. The Union and State Governments should take steps to frame legislation that will seek to stem the rapid growth of violence, and criminal and anti-social activities.

G.T. Rajan,

Bangalore

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