The grand old party still lacks the art of managing good party members (“Priyanka Chaturvedi quits Cong., joins Shiv Sena”, April 20). Its former spokesperson, Priyanka Chaturvedi, was one of its most articulate. By allowing her to exit, the Congress has given more ammunition to the NDA. Ms. Chaturvedi did talk tough against political opponents and may turn out to be a misfit in her new party. One hopes that in her case, it is not a case of out of the frying pan into the fire.
N. Nagarajan,
Secunderabad
Ms. Chaturvedi’s exit is definitely a loss to the Congress party. However, she could have given those she had grievances against another chance and to express their regrets. The party leadership could have ensured this. She could have waited to see further developments without quitting the party in a huff. The fact that she has rushed to join the Shiv Sena soon after leaving the Congress is shocking. People have lost faith in her and will consider the entire episode, a pre-planned farce.
Shalini Gerald,
Chennai
