Opinion - Letters to the Editor   

Condemnable

The attack on the house of Selvi, daughter of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M. Karunanidhi, and the burning of a Tamil Nadu transport bus should be strongly condemned as they go against the democratic and secular character of Indian polity. In a civilised society, one has a right to approve or disapprove of anything. One may have differences with Mr. Karunanidhi on the Ramar Sethu issue, but violence is not the appropriate manner to express dissent. Such undemocratic behaviour should not be tolerated in the world’s largest democracy.

T. Marx,

Karaikal

The attack on Ms. Selvi’s house deserves to be condemned. In what way is she concerned with the Ramar Sethu issue, the comments on which allegedly triggered the attack? She has expressed views neither in favour of nor against the project or, for that matter, Rama and the Ramayana. It appears that some sections see no rhyme or reason on any issue, and indulge in violence at will.

R.T. Narayanan,

Chennai

Printer friendly page  
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Stories in this Section

Sense & sensibility on channel
Changing attitudes to HIV
Democracy and the rule of law in India
For an Arctic nuclear-free zone
Vaccines for South Asia and the world
Little Matterhorn to touch 4,000 metres
A campaign that could become racist witch-hunt
Row over remark on hijacked planes
Corrections and clarifications
The nuclear deal
Condemnable
Ramar Sethu row
Quiet is healthy

Copyright © 2007, The Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of The Hindu