The late Chief Minister and former AIADMK party head Jayalalithaa was convicted in the disproportionate assets case. Legally, ethically and morally, the Tamil Nadu government should desist from naming any government scheme or project after her. Years ago, when State Transport Corporation buses began to sport the names of political leaders, poets and litterateurs, the government of the day made the wise decision to stop the practice to avoid controversy. It was a bold and selfless move. However the AIADMK appears to be on shaky ground and will try not to rock the boat by doing away with Jayalalithaa-named schemes till a clear situation emerges.
The writer’s wish of doing away with the names of political leaders in public spaces is not going to be realised any time soon (“Making a clean break”, March 10).
V. Subramanian,
Chennai
