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THE TWISTED
TALE OF CBI
With reference to the Editor’s Note “Restore glory of CBI as caged
parrot even loses the cage by Charanjit Ahuja (November 15) in this regard. By threatening to
The Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) has been in
the eye of a storm not only now
but even earlier if one is to go by
the sobriquet “caged parrot” and
other such examples.
It has become the refrain of
some in the political class to
carp about the agency having
become a tool used by the
ruling dispensation to muzzle
Opposition parties. Therefore,
the decision by Andhra Pradesh
and West Bengal to withdraw
“general consent” to the CBI can
only be viewed as a tit-for-tat
response. The warring officials
in the CBI will go but the CBI will
still remain.
R SRIDHARAN
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Weakening an institution mote development rather than registered online for darshan tives to start hospitals or nursing
like RBI will dent economy dispute. at Sabarimala should not be There are lessons for us homes and even giving awards
With reference to the column News & Views GAGAN PRATAP SINGH blocked on their way to the in Carlos Ghosn’s episode to outstanding medical profes-
titled “Tiff, mistrust grow over RBI’s surplus temple during the 2 month-long Indeed, the swift action taken up sionals. Under no circumstances
reserve” by Bharat Hiteshi (November 30)
The so-called ‘win’ for the Re- In the course of the next decade, Mandala-Makaravilaku pilgrim- by Nissan, Renault and Mit- should the brain drain in medi-
serve Bank of India (RBI) seems it may not be a surprise if places age season. It is cruel to say that subishi to dislodge Carlos Ghosn cal profession be allowed.
like a mirage. and persons are named after the menstruating women defile a from his post after serious Many doctors migrate to
Two years ago, the govern- characters and places as found place of worship. allegations of under-reporting foreign countries due to poor re-
ment broke the RBI’s monopoly in the epic, the Ramayana. It would be a rejuvenating his compensation and using search facilities, rigid rules of the
over monetary policy formula- D. SETHURAMAN experience for women to go company’s assets for personal MCI, and lack of good hospitals.
tion by entrusting the task to the on the pilgrimage, clad in black use is something which not only Another badly neglected lot are
Monetary Policy Committee. In Don’t block women from with irumudi kettu chanting our regulators but even our nurses, despite their hard work
entering the temple
the present skirmish, the RBI’s Swameye Saranam Ayyappa corporate sector can take a leaf and attending to duties at odd
image in public eye has been With reference to the report “BJP sees Sabrimala for the hillock shrine of Saba- out of. hours. Hence they migrate to
as its key to enter Kerala” by KV Lakshmana
dented. (November 15) rimala located in an area of The suggestion of having a developed/Gulf countries where
The fate of the reserves of the It is sad that there is no sign scenic beauty as it is for men. time limit for the post of CEO they get fat pay packages and
RBI would largely depend on of abatement of the protests They should not be denied the and Chairman is an absolute other facilities.
the composition of the commit- against women’s entry into joy of paying obeisance to a deity must as it’s human nature to The government should set
tee which would be formed to Sabarimala temple in the wake observing celibacy. get into a comfort zone after up a committee comprising
decide the issue. stay its original judgment. It is for a considerable period of the medical field to study the
of Supreme Court’s refusal to G DAVID MILTON working in an environment eminent professionals from
With the quantum of RBI
reserves now being openly unfortunate that the right-wing The situation in parts of Kerala time. In the process, investors problems faced by nurses and
solutions to the same should
and shareholders’ interests get
over the Sabarimala temple
debated, it would be easy for the groups urge the government to issue is unprecedented and compromised. The Uday Kotak- be found in quick time. Besides
put on hold what the apex court
government to push its views,
depriving the RBI the exclusive has refused to put on hold. is affecting certain pockets of led committee has clearly given medical professionals, the
decision-making it had earlier Die-hard Hindutva zealots the State as there are frequent some significant suggestions government should also take all
disruptions to normal life. on corporate governance but possible steps to arrest the mi-
masquerading as Ayya devotees The Kerala government’s unfortunately it is one subject gration of skilled workers, engi-
use Section 7, the government are most likely to be disap- determination not to buckle which is still not given the im- neers and other professionals so
pointed if they pin their hopes
has succeeded in weakening the on the Supreme Court’s nod for under pressure and to uphold portance it deserves. that their expertise can be used
institution.
It’s unfortunate that we are
NAVIN BHATIA an open court hearing of a raft of the Supreme Court’s verdict neither swift in taking action for the benefit of our nation.
is only hardening stances on
VEENA SHENOY
Changing names won’t review petitions. the opposite side. Therefore, all against governance lapses nor Soldiers deserve salute for
The apex court is least likely
change India’s history to overturn the judgment pro- stakeholders concerned should show intent to correct them. their might and sacrifices
It’s time SEBI clearly spelt out
negotiate a viable step out of the
With reference to the Editor’s Note “What’s in a nounced with so much reason- gridlock. the guidelines for not only the It was disheartening to learn
that as many as 400 paramilitary
name? Renaming spree as politics takes over the
ing and conviction. When the
ground” by Charanjit Ahuja (November 30) constitutionally guaranteed SHIJU NEDUVELIL top 500 listed companies but all personnel were killed in firing
As Rabindranath Tagore has
mentioned in his book, Nation- right and ‘public opinion’ con- The stand-off has become cause the listed companies. If we are from across the border with
unable to set good corporate
Pakistan and in terrorist and in-
alism, every successive race flict the choice for the apex court for concern. While the State governance standards even in surgency violence in the country
is obvious.
that has inhabited this land has BJP and Congress are on the is piling police forces in and listed companies what would be in the last three years.
contributed immensely in its
the situation in privately-held
around the temple, political
It is an undeniable reality
cultural development and has same page on the issue and are forces on the other side of the companies. that we, the citizens of India,
much of a muchness. Both do
ultimately got assimilated into not accept the paramountcy of divide appear to be trying to gain BAL GOVIND are enjoying a peaceful life only
it. In the same manner, Mughal
and Muslim rulers have left constitutional rights and put it political mileage and ensuring Brain drain of medical because of the Army protecting
that the situation becomes more
our nation’s borders.
indelible and inextinguishable above faith and tradition. Rahul’s volatile. professionals hurts sector Fighting terrorism and illegal
party has not taken a principled
It appears to be a case of
imprints on our society which stand on the issue for all its pre- who will blink first. Adding to It is disturbing to note that when immigration, risking their lives
cannot be erased by just chang-
our country faces acute shortage
ing the name of a city. tensions to gender equality. this is the “call” by certain social of medical professionals, doctors for us, they are on guard night
and day, come hail or storm. If
It is competing with the saf-
A nation is not made up of
just cities, buildings and struc- fron party for the conservative activists to visit the temple by are going abroad in the hope we can’t do anything to make
tures. It is composed of people Hindu votes. Just BJP says who surprise. The Supreme Court that they would get fair treat- their lives better, at least we
must respect and salute
ment in developed countries like
needs to take cognisance of the
where everyone see themselves are patriots and who are anti- situation and ensure that the the UK. This the trend of should them for all their might and
nationals, Congress says who are
as part of one national identity. devotees and who activists. issue is settled soon. be arrested. This can be done by sacrifices.
Our political leaders must pro-
The young women who SRAVANA RAMACHANDRAN giving doctors various incen- MFU TANDVI
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