'Protectors' of Assamese culture: Letter to THE EDITOR

'Protectors' of Assamese culture

A so-called intellectual group in Assam has appealed to voters of Assam to vote for the Congress-AIUDF alliance in the forthcoming Assembly elections. This is not the first time that this group has made such appeals. It is another story that each time their plea/advice/appeal has been rejected by the public. Do these 'intellectuals' think that the general people are illiterate and stupid? The 'intellectuals' say that the Congress and the AIUDF are true protectors of the Asomiya culture, tradition, literature, language, customs, etc. In the name of secularism, both the Congress and the AIUDF have encouraged encroachment of xatra, forest, and government lands along with sars and saporis. Have they forgotten the fact that the Congress is responsible for turning 14 districts of Assam into a mini-Bangladesh?

In those districts, the indigenous people have lost social, political and land rights to infiltrators. Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF is a protector of Bangladeshi infiltrators. The supremo of the party himself cannot speak the Asomiya language correctly.

Julie Bhuyan,

Gaurisagar

Agenda for would-be State government

The would-be State government will have to extend benefits to the general people. Assam, being a backward State, needs rapid development. The would-be government has to expand and develop infrastructure. With lakhs of unemployed youths in Assam, it has to create jobs for unemployed. As industries could create employment, the government has to establish industries on its own, and provide loans to new investors or industrialists to set up industries. There is a big scope of setting up of agro and mineral-based industries in Assam. The unemployed youths of the State could be engaged in these industries. With a number of industries in Assam remaining closed for years, the would-be government will have to revive all the closed industries. There is an urgent need to enhance quality of education and health services in Assam. The educational institutions in Assam have been suffering from poor infrastructure. There is dearth of efficient teachers in high schools and colleges. There is shortage of science laboratories in high schools, colleges and universities in the State. Similarly, the overall health service in Assam is below par and the government hospitals have been operating without required medical facilities. Overall hospital infrastructure in the State should be of high quality.

Maheswar Deka,

Rangia.

Curriculum for happiness

It is welcome to note that the Utter Pradesh government is considering a proposal to introduce a 'happiness curriculum' as a pilot undertaking from this tutorial session. The happiness curriculum could be named 'realization curriculum'. The objective of the programme is to boost the psychological well-being of the scholars, and it teaches mindfulness, social-emotional studying, crucial consideration, drawback fixing, and relationship building. The programme will assist college students in their journey to sustainable happiness by engaging in significant and reflective tales and actions. Hope that the 'realization curriculum' will mentally empower youths and assist them to become responsible and productive citizens.

Amit Singh Kushwaha,

Satna (M.P.)

Public toilets

Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the poor condition of public toilets throughout Guwahati. The present condition of public toilets in Guwahati may be attributed to the lack of their proper upkeep. The plight of public toilets leads a section of people to urinate on roadsides, a practice that spreads diseases, besides spreading a foul smell.

The matter must be looked at by the authorities concerned. Proper upkeep of public toilets is the need of the hour.

Partha Pratim Sarma,

Guwahati.

Rising COVID cases

An upsurge in COVID cases in a few States is really a cause of concern. The casual behaviour of the public in response to the pandemic is behind the rising cases of coronavirus. Reverting to masks, social distancing, hand washing protocols, contact tracing, increase in testing and more importantly, decentralizing the vaccination drive will help us to prevent the second wave of COVID-19. A tough stance like lockdown is not a solution to the problem because there is already a slowdown in the economy.

Chandan Kumar Nath,

Sorbhog.

Road accidents

Through this column of your esteemed newspaper I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the accidents that frequently occur near Jalukbari flyover and Radisson Blu. Due to lack of strong speed breakers, trucks plying at night cannot control their speed while coming down the flyover and ram into other vehicles or people. As most of the streetlights don't glow, drivers cannot see if anyone is crossing the road.

If the authorities concerned replace the out-of-order streetlights and construct strong speed breakers, the problem can be checked to an extent.

Himadri Kalita,

Guwahati.

Mirza-Chandubi Road

Through this column of your esteemed daily, I would like to highlight the fact that the condition of the Mirza-Chandubi Road is extremely bad. We the people of the area and visitors of Chandubi picnic spot are facing problems every day. The dusty and bumpy road is making the life of residents miserable.

Because of the deplorable condition of this road, accidents are rising day by day. I would like to appeal to the government to look into the road.

Trishna Talukdar,

Guwahati.