Pseudo swamijis

From times immemorial great rishis and sages walked on our holy land leaving behind rich traditions. Unfortunately, today no such practices are seen. It appears the pseudo swamijis attired in saffron robes are ruling the roost. They have turned materialistic and use gimmicks to solicit the patronage of people and make them part with huge sums of money.

Sripada Subrahmanyam

Visakhapatnam

Pensioners’ woes

Despite spending crores on the Port and Dock Labour Board Hospitals, the pensioners of the Visakhapatnam Port Trust face problems in getting proper medicare. Most pensioners are preferring treatment in corporate hospitals and they have to make multiple visits to get the papers processed. I request the authorities to introduce a health care scheme for pensioners to ensure better treatment.

Kilambi Ranga Bhashyam

Visakhapatnam

Bus services

The lower income groups residing on the hillside of Durganagar have to walk down to the HB Colony double road to access the bus services, 69 and 20 that pass through. In view of the fact that there are a large number of residents in these habitations, it would be convenient for the elderly and womenfolk if the bus services are re-routed to provide them a better access to the service.

K. Nehru Patnaik

Visakhapatnam

Misleading promises

The just concluded elections saw the political parties compete with each other in making promises most of which are unrealistic. The Election Commission should step in and stop these parties from making such false promises and fooling the people.

Paidi Simhachalam

Visakhapatnam