It is unfortunate that even today, Saudi women face considerable restrictions in driving and voting, which proves that the monarchs have failed to reform the medieval mindset of the ruling class (“ > Reasons for remembering King Abdullah ,” Jan.26). The monarchy has also failed to ensure its citizens basic rights despite all its riches and resources. Democracy is indeed the best guarantor of freedoms and equality.
Umashanker Tumburu,
Secunderabad