Letters to the Editor: Uncle Sam’s duplicity
Uncle Sam’s duplicity
After WWII, the world got divided into two military groups, namely NATO (North American Treaty Organization) and the Warsaw Pact, to loot the remnants of WWII. The NATO was comprised of the USA, England, France, etc., and the Warsaw Pact was comprised of the then Soviet Union, Hungary, Poland, etc. USA, in order to check the Soviet Union, also built another bloc in Asia named CEATO (Central Asian Treaty Organisation), comprising nations namely Persia, Pakistan, Turkey, etc. India maintained a safe distance from both of these groups by forming a new group named NAM, which had Indonesia, India, the then Ceylon, the then Yugoslavia, Egypt, and Cuba as members. Since then, the USA and its allies have supported Pakistan in various issues like weapon supply and in the UN over the Kashmir issue. With the installation of the BJP government under PM Modi, things started changing due to the emergence of China as another superpower. To counter China, the US has to rely on India, as India is emerging as a strong nation in Southeast Asia that can face China head-on. Interestingly, the same US government under Biden decided to supply F-16 fighters to Pakistan. Why? To counter China, who is now the closest ally of Pakistan? It is yet another act of duplicity by Uncle Sam.
Dr Ashim Chowdhury,
Guwahati
Air pollution
Sir, I am writing to express my concern about the rising pollution levels in Guwahati. The city has been experiencing an alarming increase in air pollution, which is causing serious health problems for its residents. The smoke emitted by vehicles and factories, coupled with the burning of waste, is contributing to the toxic air quality in the city. Furthermore, the water bodies in and around Guwahati are also heavily polluted. The Brahmaputra River, which is a lifeline for the city, is being contaminated with waste and sewage. This has led to a decline in aquatic life and poses a serious threat to human health.
It is high time that the government takes concrete steps to address this issue. The authorities should introduce stricter regulations to control air and water pollution. This can be done by enforcing emission norms for vehicles and industries and setting up waste management systems to prevent the dumping of waste into water bodies. We must all take responsibility for our actions and work towards preserving the environment for future generations. It is time for the citizens of Guwahati to come together and demand cleaner air and water.
Jumi Das,
Mirza
Recent assault
on reporters
I’m writing to you to let you know how deeply disturbed I am by the recent developments in Lumding. As you may be aware, the neighbourhood’s MLA, Sibu Misra, and his brother, Pappu, have been involved in a number of actions that have threatened the neighbourhood’s tranquilly.
Just a few days ago, a few local reporters were attacked and threatened with death. The reporter had been reporting on the illegal activities of the MLA and his brother, and it is clear that this attack was an attempt to suppress the voice of the reporter. The people of Lumding believe that we are reluctant to speak up and report on wrongdoings, but the truth is that if we do so, the MLA’s men and his brother would kill us. Therefore, I humbly ask that the necessary measures be taken to restore the area’s peace. I also implore you to look into the recent assaults on the reporter and to prosecute those responsible.
Sanjoy Barua,
Lumding
Request to postpone APSC Mains to July
The APSC is responsible every year for creating bureaucrats who work for the general public. Bureaucrats are expected to be empathetic towards the public and work for them. Bureaucrats also need to be at the beck and call of the public, listen to all their grievances, and frisk out a solution from their pockets. I have seen numerous letters to the editor complaining about the ongoing flood situation in the state, where many districts like Morigaon and Barpeta are reeling under floods. Now, the APSC is proving to be a very bad example for these future bureaucrats as it is not listening to the call of the public. The APSC’s top cats, who may not have faced such a situation, would generally be less empathetic towards the plight of the people who hanker for the basic necessities during these tough times. But they have to bring out their empathetic sides, give cognizance to these calls, and postpone the main examination to the third week of July so that the flood situation gets stable in the state.
A concerned candidate