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Incredible

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's remark that the rift between the government and the judiciary was created by certain elements ("Bid to generate ill feeling between judiciary and executive: Karunanidhi," Feb. 8) is incredible, to say the least. The present tussle between the government and the judiciary is the DMK party's own making. The public outcry and the vociferous protests of lawyers across the State over the indiscreet utterance of Electricity Minister Arcot N. Veerasamy that judges cannot exceed limits, has left the DMK leader with no option but to assuage the ruffled feelings of judges.

"Anger," as Mark Twain said, "is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."

S. Ramakrishnasayee,
Ranipet

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By asserting that some miscreants were responsible for causing a rift between the judiciary and the government, Mr. Karunanidhi has done a perfect volte-face. If the government and judiciary lock horns, democracy will be the loser.

K. Pradeep,
Chennai

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Since the judgment by the Supreme Court on the IXth Schedule, Tamil Nadu's politicians have been trying to browbeat the judiciary. Politicians should bear in mind that the judiciary has never interfered in the process of democracy and it has only intervened when necessary. It needs to be further strengthened to make it more active and effective.

K. Kumar,
Ahmedabad

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Mr. Karunanidhi's view that "not even an inch of space should be given to elements that seek to generate ill feeling between the judiciary and the executive" is most welcome and appreciable. Here his political wisdom and respect for moral values are evident. It is common for humans to err. Let us let the matter rest.

R. Sethumadhavan,
Chennai

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In the midst of the charged atmosphere created by the reported remarks of Mr. Veerasamy, Mr. Karunanidhi's statement that "the functioning of democracy would be better served if the judiciary and the executive did not clash with each other" is a timely one and should serve to allay the misgivings that have developed in the State. In view of the Chief Minister's enlightened stand in the matter, it is hoped the advocates give up their agitation.

S. Nallasivan,
Tirunelveli

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