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and remove the misgivings 2,228 crore to Punjab. Various heinous crimes. Civil society and
of each other. The pictures of government departments are judiciary are doing well in this
rioting and arson have dimin- awaiting funds for maintenance respect, but the investigating
ished the image of the country and operation for 2018-19 and agencies are allegedly biased.
worldwide. It is embarrassing 2019-20. The accused belong to one or
to see political leaders instigat- Due to free power and water the other political party. When
ing crowds instead of pacifying for the agriculture sector, the lawmakers, or equivalents,
them. most affected departments commit such crimes, it seems
YOGINDER SINGHAL are public health and the extremely difficult to send them
water resources development behind bars. This credit goes to
Every student in this country has corporation. the tenacity of the victim, her
the right to protest peacefully. Due to the non-release relatives and the judiciary.
The Delhi Police barged into of funds for the operation of DILWAR ALI MEERAK
Jamia Millia Islamia University tubewells by the finance depart-
without the permission of uni- ment, the ultimate sufferers are Powerful MLA Kuldeep Sen-
versity authorities and resorted small farmers. Hence, adequate gar did everything possible to
to ‘state sanctioned’ violence, funds should be released soon in escape facing justice after the
brutally beating up students. Do public interest. heinous crime of raping a minor.
the young, educated and vibrant RAJAT KUMAR MOHINDRU His influence in political circles
leaders of tomorrow deserve to delayed disciplinary action by
go through this trauma? Why Violence is not his party and investigation pro-
are students not free to take a a good sign ceeded at a sluggish pace.
stand against the State? The middle class is the back- The victim and her family
FIAAZA GOUR bone of the country. It sends its were traumatised, physically
children to institutions of higher attacked and some even elimi-
The ruling party does not care education without expecting any nated. Such barbaric criminals
about what people want. All it freebies from the government. should be awarded the severest
cares about is votes and their Such students get placements verdict and their property con-
own rules. Neither the BJP nor on merit. fiscated to compensate victims.
the Congress has any concern Even if some of them go This should also be a lesson for
for society, especially students. abroad, they enrich their politicians, bureaucrats, police
They fear that such movements motherland by remittances officials and legal luminaries
may dethrone them. in foreign currency. They do to eradicate the loopholes and
BHAVYA CHHABRA not deserve condemnation. If make the system efficient.
students studying at private and SUBHASH VAID
Vacuum created by some public universities have
death of Lagoo remained unaffected by the mis- Boris Johnson’s win ensures
The country has lost a vet- leading propaganda of certain Britain’s exit from EU bloc
eran actor with the demise of categories of politicians and With reference to the report “Tough roads ahead
for Boris Johnson” by Anil Singh (December 20)
Shreeram Lagoo, a stalwart of other vested interests, they have The epic win of Boris Johnson
Marathi theatre and cinema and done a genuine service to the ensures UK’s exit from the EU
a prolific character artiste in country. Violence and disruptive quickly, but torrid times lie
Bollywood. activities are not signs of good ahead for him. The difficult part
Affectionately called education and a civilised society. of the Brexit process is negotiat-
‘Doctor’in theatre circles, Lagoo SK DUA ing an agreement on UK’s future
was known for his progressive relationship with the EU and
and rationalist views. A great Women abuse needs other partners.
socialist and versatile actor, his to stop at any cost The strong performances by
contributions will always be With reference to the report “UP plans fast-track Scottish and Irish nationalists
justice in women abuse cases” by Mudit Mathur
remembered. (December 31) have hinted at a battle ahead in
VANDANA It is the bravery, and victory, of trying to keep the UK together
the victim who did not relent in the face of a second inde-
GST arrears payout and wanted the guilty punished. pendence referendum demand.
must be utilised well Society, police, politicians and Besides, he has to deliver on the
The Centre has cleared com- judiciary are the four major or- central promise of his campaign.
pensation of GST arrears of Rs gans of the system to minimise
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