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Dear Prime Minister…

This letter is in response to the fictional letter (October 10) by Harish Khare. Considering the economic situation of the day and myriad other problems that exist in our society, the article rightly points out what Dr. Manmohan Singh, as Prime Minister, must do to help the situation at hand. That the letter is written by Sonia Gandhi is very amusing.

Ever since the UPA government came to power, many have had apprehensions as to where the “real” power lies. Dr. Singh, despite being highly learned and erudite, has not succeeded in being the people’s Prime Minister but has quietly receded to being the superficial face of the UPA power house. With the elections round the corner, it is about time the Prime Minister realised his duties and tried to solve the problems at hand. Kudos to the author for putting the situation in perspective with a tinge of humour.

Sudha Hariharan,

Bangalore

The open letter is indeed a high order political communication and has served as a tool to get a clearer understanding of status quo.

The letter reflects the openness of the party and the quantum of freedom the Prime Minister enjoys in crucial areas. The mature advice of madam has rich value and content. Soniaji’s sense of commitment, non-self-centeredness, deep insights into problems and issues and transparency, are reflected with great sensitivity and concerns for nation building. The letter has touched the nation’s economy, every key problem and issues confronting us and ways to overcome without the blame culture.

Soniaji’s letter is most timely and appropriate.

H.K. LakshmanRao,

Chennai

To expect yet another do-or-die stand from the Prime Minister, this time to focus on resolving the various burning internal issues and creating a new national mood in our battered nation is not wishful thinking. The Cabinet Ministers too will follow suit. However, the question, whether the Opposition, which played spoilsport, will extend cooperation to the government in dealing with urgent affairs, remains.

K.S. Thampi,

Chennai

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