Will history repeat itself in Pakistan?
Sir,
Pakistan and democracy do not get on well. Its history has proved that democracy is an utter failure in Pakistan mostly because of a criminalised environment in their civil society. No sane person can hold on to the office of power.
Islam as a religion, is alive in India, but not in Pakistan, which has stabilised terrorist training camps. Pervez Musharraf was the only president who tried to save Pakistan from the militants and terrorists.
Nawaz Sheriff, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League(N), is involved in criminal and corruption cases. He had tried to finish off Musharraf when he was the army chief.
Asif Ali Zardari, leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and husband of slain leader Benazir Bhutto, is equally involved in corruption and murder cases. After the elections, when these two criminals co-operate with each other, militancy and terrorism will be the routine feature of Pakistan civil society.
Corruption will be uncontrolled. Frustration and military rule will be back. History may repeat itself.
Mumtaz Ali Khan
Bangalore
Garib Rath
Sir,
The purpose behind the introduction of Garib Rath AC trains was to enable the common man to travel in AC class at a lower fare. But it is observed that poor and middle class people still prefer passenger trains and travel in second unreserved class.
The condition of second class unreserved compartments is very bad. As against a capacity of 108 seats, one can find over 250 people travelling in many popular trains. Hence the railways should increase the number of ordinary coaches in all the Mail/ Express/ Passenger and fast passenger trains before introducing new Garib Rath coaches.
UTTAM O SATIYA
Hubli
Pub timings
Sir,
It is shocking to know the proposal to extend the time for pubs till 1 am, presumably for the benefit of foreigners and people working in Multi National Corporations. Even with 11.30 pm as closure time, crime rate in Bangalore is pretty high and if the authorities are planning to extend that time the crime rate can very well be imagined. It is unfortunate to see the State focussing only on its exchequer. Law is definitely blind to the anxiety of the wives waiting at home for their addicted husbands and the parents for their children to come home early and safely.
R L PATIL
Bangalore
Tainted ministers
Sir,
The Supreme Court questioning the rights of tainted ministers to remain in power (DH, Feb 21) absolutely upholds the principle of natural justice. In a case related to bribery by MPs, the SC had held that all parliamentarians are “public servants” and are held accountable for acts of commission and omissions.
Once a public servant is charge sheeted, he is suspended in the normal course. Why not a politician or MPs and MLAs? Fundamentally, they commit a crime against the electorate and have therefore no right to continue, more so when their credibility is at stake.
A S Raj
Bangalore
Need more judges
Sir,
The Central government’s move to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court considering the pendency of cases, should go hand in hand with an increase in the strength of judges in the various High Courts.
Every High Court is sanctioned its strength according to the pending cases. Let us not forget that the reason for such a large number of pending cases is due to the legal awareness and literacy rate of the people.
SHERIFF ASHIK MOHIDEEN
Chennai
