Bonds, reflections

Opinion and impressions could fluctuate, however not details and knowledge (Opinion web page, ‘Information Level’, April 5). Political donation shouldn’t be an issue however quid professional quo is. The bigger problem within the electoral bonds scheme is social insensitivity and the ‘mute mode’ of huge sections of the inhabitants to an enormous authorities legalised rip-off. Sadly, our countrymen appear to digest information on corruption and inequality as future. We have to get up and reply or else this termite of a ‘lethargy of future’ will destroy the integrity of India’s democratic cloth.

Buddha Jagdiah Rao,

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Fali S. Nariman

The glowing tribute paid by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to senior advocate Fali S. Nariman earlier than a packed courtroom corridor is certainly shifting (Inside pages, “Fali Nariman was a pillar of the neighborhood, says CJI”, April 5). Fali Nariman’s position through the Emergency is noteworthy. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he resigned because the Extra Solicitor Normal of India, unmindful of the implications. When the lease of the Indian Specific newspaper constructing in India was terminated and the Authorities determined to take possession forcibly, it was Mr. Nariman who, true to his spirit, fought to the end and ensured, in Specific Newspapers Pvt Ltd vs Union of India, that the press’ proper to freedom of speech reached the folks.

Fali Nariman was an awesome libertarian who led an inspiring life.

N.G.R. Prasad,

Chennai

By invoking Martin Luther King Jr. in his tribute, the CJI has posed a wonderful query that every one in every of us has to ask in troublesome occasions. If one have been capable of reply to 1’s conscience, as and when the chance presents itself, the world could be freed from conflicts and ethical degradation.

Saurabh Sinha,

Kolkata