Letters to The Editor

Forgetting own culture

Through your esteemed daily, I would like to bring the attention of the indigenous people of Assam that in the days of technology, we have forgotten our own culture. It is bitter but true that most of us and also our upcoming generations are attracted towards different cultures rather than our own. It is my humble request to the parents to make their children love their own culture.

Niharika Krishnatri,

Guwahati.

Interaction of PM

with examinees

The Prime Minster talks to HSLC and HS examinees and advices them before their examinations every year. It is a welcome and laudable move. I heard the programme this time and it is really nice and audible. The Prime Minister advised the examinees not to care / fear/ and not to be nervous. He advised them to take it easy. It's not career growth. It's way of life.

Putul Sarma,

Bamgaon, Biswanath Chariali.

Travel safely

The decision to impose Rs 500 fine from persons not wearing face masks on Railway premises, including trains is a step in the right direction. Indian Railways are taking various measures to control the spread of the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. To control spitting and acts of similar nature is important to avoid the creation of unhygienic conditions which may cause danger to public health. Citizens need to follow all safeguards while traveling on trains by making a safe and pleasant journey.

Amit Singh Kushwaha,

Satna (M.P.)

CBSE exam cancelled

CBSE's (Central Board of Secondary Education) decision to cancel Class X exam is welcome at this time of Covid, but the government must also take care of their studies because one year has been already wasted. The government should make necessary arrangements for the exams to be held. The students have prepared hard for their examinations.

Chandan Kumar Nath,

Sorbhog.

Diabolic Didi

Any patriotic Indian must and should have different opinion about Mamata Banerjee who is fondly called by TMC supporters as Didi. It is crystal clear that Didi doesn't have faith and trust on Indian Constitution and the armed forces of the country. The 11-minute video clip which was aired by the leading national TV channels clearly shows how a handful of armed TMC supporters tried to capture a polling station on 10th April (which was the voting day for fourth phase in West Bengal). While in pursuit of capturing the polling station the TMC supporters even tried to snatch weapons from the paramilitary personnel which forced the jawans to retaliate with fire in self-defence resulting in death of four people.

Didi, whether you win or lose the election, is insignificant but history will never forgive you and your goons. Your chapter is bound to go down in the history sheet as the "greatest betrayer of the state". Pity those electorates of West Bengal for being with her for a decade.

Dr. Ashim Chowdhury,

Guwahati-1.

Reckless driving

Hem Baruah Road, which is popularly known as Dighali Pukhuri Road, of Panbazar is one of the busiest roads in Guwahati. This road acts as a direct way to Panbazar and Fancy Bazar. It is also noteworthy that the main entrances of BSNL Office, Handique Girls' College and Cotton University are situated by this road. Due to speeding and reckless driving of two-wheelers and four-wheelers, many accidents have taken place on this road. The victims are primarily students of these educational institutions. As a solution, I would like to suggest the construction of multiple speed-breakers on the road, near the main gates of the educational institutions.

Through your esteemed daily I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to look into the matter and take necessary action. I would also like to request the citizens of Guwahati to drive their vehicles carefully and responsibly.

Tushar Bhuyan,

Cotton University, Guwahati.

Exams & COVID-19

Examination is a tool to measure the density or depth of knowledge of students. Examinations help evaluation of students' abilities or potential of learning. It is an effective way to analyse the knowledge of students.

The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic engulfed the whole country, including Assam. In Assam, it's the festive season and being Assamese, we all want to celebrate it fully. However, due to COVID-19 the situation is hazardous. Uncertainty continuous to haunt HSLC and HS examinees in Assam as the CBSE has cancelled Class X examinations and postponed Class XII examinations.

Will the students be promoted to the next class on the basis of their past performance? My view in this regard is that without examination we can't evaluate the qualities or skills or abilities of students. If examinations are held under COVID-19 protocol, students will be benefited.

Indrajit Sarma,

Chiring Chapori, Dibrugarh.