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The pandemonium in Parliament for days together over the Nandigram violence is unfortunate. Of course, the police firing at Nandigram is condemnable and the Government is expected to make a statement. But it is also the Opposition's duty to abide by rules. It should allow constructive discussions on such issues rather than creating a din. Fracas leads only to wasting of Parliament's hours.

B. Jayanna Krupakar,
Surathkal

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Our representatives are not helping anyone but themselves by resorting to frequent disruptions. Maybe, someone should remind them that they should use the parliamentary sessions to bring justice to those affected by the police firing. It cannot be done by obstreperous behaviour.

S. Srinivas,
Visakhapatnam

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It is distressing to read daily reports of disruption of proceedings. Frequent disruptions cause immense damage to the working and dignity of Parliament. The MPs should come together and decide that they will not indulge in disruptive activities like rushing to the well of the House. If a subject is extremely important and the Opposition feels it is not getting the attention it deserves, it can stage a symbolic walkout with the loss of Parliament's time restricted to five or 10 minutes.

K.S. Sarma,
Chennai

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During the NDA rule, the Congress and its allies disrupted the proceedings and now the BJP is doing the same. Our politicians cannot sit in the Opposition. They want a share in the spoils of office.

B.R. Gupta,
Tiruchengode, T.N.

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It is clear that the violence in Nandigram was the outcome of a carefully planned strategy adopted by Opposition parties and other like-minded groups in West Bengal. Even after repeated assurances by Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee that no land would be forcibly acquired at Nandigram, the entire area and four adjoining villages were isolated and declared out of bounds to CPI(M) activists. Why are those opposing the Government not lending an ear to the evictees of Nandigram?

Eldho Mathews,
Kottayam

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The situation in many other States where SEZs are being set up is totally different. Land is being acquired forcibly and nominal compensation paid. The West Bengal Government has offered the market price, ensured jobs to locals and tried to educate the people who are resisting. The progressive sections should stand by the Government at this crucial juncture.

P.L. Ramana,
Nellore

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When someone wants to start a business, he should negotiate with prospective sellers and buy land. He can do whatever he wants with the land thus obtained. All those who propose to start a business venture do so for profit. Why should the government acquire land from individuals for private enterprises? One can understand if land acquisition is meant for construction of roads. All governments, particularly those opposed to private enterprises, should desist from such activities.

A. Ananthakrishnan,
Chennai

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