Kathi Padma Rao,

Hyderabad

Mr. Modi’s statement was made in the context of terrorism. Exchange of words among political leaders is common during elections. The Election Commission, which sought an explanation from Mr. Modi should seek an explanation from Sonia Gandhi too for her remarks on ‘merchants of death.’ True, the Gujarat riots constitute a black mark in the history of the State. But it is also true that it was the people who gave Mr. Modi the mandate to rule.

The practice of making provocative speeches in the name of election campaign should stop because it hampers peace.

R. Akhil Ratheesh,

Chennai

Mr. Modi’s election speech has not only evoked sharp protests from political parties but also resulted in his being called a supporter of fake encounters. But Mr. Modi was provoked to say what he said. The Congress is responsible for provoking him. He has every right to hit back by making political statements.

Radhika Ramaswamy,

Chennai

Mr. Modi claims that Ms Gandhi’s merchants-of-death remark provoked him into saying whatever he did. Had his conscience been clear, he would not have reacted to the provocation and admitted his role in the fake encounter. Even Ms Gandhi would not have imagined that her remark would drive Mr. Modi to confess.

Raj Sethu,

Coimbatore

The Congress and the BJP are both indulging in petty politicking in Gujarat. Both are fooling the people, with their leaders trying to pick mistakes from one another’s statements and actions of the past. Gujarat is best known for its integrity and development. Why inject conflicting ideas into people’s minds?

Abhiram Nayan Deekonda,

Hyderabad

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