The Tribune, July 13, 2014
Faith call

Reference to “War within: The battle for control of gurdwaras” by Naveen S Grewal (Sunday Tribune, July 6), politicians remain on the look out to appease sections of the minority communities for electoral gains. But the people should understand their designs and not get carried away. The differences on religious matters should be resolved within the community without any political interference. People's representatives should focus their attention on the welfare aspect of all citizens and not try to divide society for selfish motives.

SC VAID, Greater Noida

The Hindustan Times, July 13, 2014
NRIs should visit India more
This refers to the article NRIs want privileges but act as if they are superior (July 6) by Mark Tully. It is true that NRIs form their opinion based on little knowledge of reality. Such misunderstanding sometimes leads them astray, resulting in a waste of their time and money. To achieve fruitful results, they should obtain a first-hand account by visiting the places they talk about. That will preclude any chance of irresponsible interference in the country’s affairs. Due to incorrect feedback, many NRIs unwittingly indulge in supporting antiIndian activities. If they contribute amply to the prosperity of India, the government will accord them special status.
SUBHASH VAID, via email

Smart youth:
The kind of abusive language being used by political leaders during campaigning and the type of allegations being hurled at one another must have left young voters appalled. But our next generation is smart enough to see the game and is intelligent to make up their mind on whom to vote.
SUBHASH VAID

Hindustan Times (Chandigarh), 17 Jun 2014
No compensation: 
Even a year after the Uttarakhand tragedy, the affected families have not been properly rehabilitated (‘It’s a long road to recovery’, June 16). Many people are living in pitiable conditions as they have not received the promised help from the government. It seems the rescue and rehabilitation is beyond the state government and there is need for the Centre to intervene.
SUBHASH VAID

The Tribune, June 17, 2014
Wake up, save youth
That drugs are destroying the youth in Punjab is no secret. The government should check smuggling, peddling, distribution and consumption of drugs in the state. Political leaders and bureaucrats must rise to save the youth from this deadly disease before things go out of hand.
SC Vaid,