This refers to the report, “Congress goes quiet after Jayanthi storm” (Feb.1). Today, the Congress faces its biggest crisis ever since it was enveloped by corruption, scandals and several other administrative deficiencies which resulted in its crushing defeat at the hands of the BJP in 2014. After the “letter bomb” by party loyalist Jayanthi Natarajan, one is sure that several more Congressmen will now abandon the sinking ship of the Congress. What prompted Ms. Natarajan to come up with insinuations against Rahul Gandhi only now? The timing and her motives are indeed questionable. Politics has only become a platform for selfish and self-centred politicians to secure power, a special status, wealth and comforts.
M.Y. Shariff,Chennai
The fact that the Rahul Gandhi, the target of Ms. Natarajan’s ire, has not responded to her letter shows that there could be some truth in her charges levelled against him. The way the Environment Ministry functions appears to be murky and laced with controversies and one hopes that there is a thorough probe into all its deals and clearances.
C.K. Subramaniam,Navi Mumbai
It is the bane of Indian politics that sycophancy is expected and even encouraged. Rather than exhibiting loyalty to individuals, families and parties, when will our Ministers show loyalty to the law, the Constitution, morality and their conscience?
S.V. Venkatakrishnan,Bengaluru
Gone are the days when our leaders were idealistic and used to stick to one form of political ideology. The episode, of Jayanti Natarajan exiting the Congress, shows the need for debate on internal party democracy and interference of party leaders in the functioning of the executive. The new India is witnessing a shift in the way politics will run. The time is ripe for all parties to improve their inner party workings.
Badal Jain,Jalgaon, Maharashtra
The fact that there was an extraconstitutional authority in UPA-I and -II has now been confirmed by none other than a “staunch” loyalist (Editorial, Jan. 31). The case shows that there needs to be a thorough probe into the spectrum and coal allotments, the CWG, the fleet purchase for Air India and defence deals which were clearly done ignoring the Prime Minister and his directives. The BJP/NDA government should now be proactive and enact a tough anti-corruption law.
N. Ramamurthy,Chennai
Nowhere in her press conference did Ms. Natarajan allege that Rahul Gandhi had interfered in the functioning of the Environment Ministry. It appears to be a case of his office forwarding letters from NGOs on environmental matters. What is wrong in this? A careful reading of her letter shows that there is nothing explosive in its contents.
C. Damodaran,Vilayankode, Kerala
