The article “Dealing with oppression and exploitation” (June 5) offers a different perspective to an important, topical issue, expressing concern over income disparities and the denial of the right to the livelihood of crores by a minority. The appropriation of wealth, plunder of natural resources and the power to silence the media, the bureaucracy and even the criminal justice system by a few are bound to evoke reactions from the oppressed sections.
History is replete with examples of a revolutionary backlash against the ruling elite. It is time collective wisdom prevailed and steps were taken to protect the democratic fabric of this vast nation.
S.V. Venugopalan,
Chennai
The article is a true indicator of the emerging social scenario. India is one of the fastest growing market economies. More Indians make it to the list of millionaires and billionaires every year. The government is all praise for the growth trajectory. But all achievements stand nullified when we look at the huge economic and social disparities.
A vast majority lacks even the basic necessities. The solution to the social unrest we see today lies not in arms and armed personnel but in a judicious economic redistribution.
Asha Ajith,
Thiruvananthapuram
One hopes the Law of the Eventual Demise of the Oppressor, which the author says will catch up with the oppressors sooner or later, will act as a deterrent to corrupt leaders who are busy making money without bothering about the poor and the marginalised sections.
Nitesh Kumar Sahu,
New Delhi
