Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have forgotten the relevance of Gandhiji’s struggle for the cause of exploited farmers. This is evident from the continuing neglect towards farmers from Tamil Nadu who have been protesting in New Delhi for over two weeks now (“TN farmers spring a surprise”, April 11). Though many politicians have extended their support towards their cause, no action seems to have been taken so far. They have failed those who voted for them. A blind eye towards these desperate farmers at a time when huge tax concessions are given to corporates clearly shows the priorities of our “people’s representatives”.
Alisha Abraham,Hyderabad
The farmers are acting in an indecent manner. A large-scale waiver of agricultural loans, involving huge financial deprivation to the nation, cannot be ordered overnight. A decision of such magnitude requires deep deliberation and detailed consultation with the ministry concerned and financial experts. Our farmers must realise that going at the issue hammer and tongs will only result in disappointment. There are ways and means for every act. The delegation must realise that the powers-that-be will not cow down to such idiosyncrasies.
V. Lakshmanan, Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
