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Hans India
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- Politics
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MyVoice: Views of our readers 28th June 2025
Gang-rape in law college exposes the rot in our social fabric In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident, a student was gang-raped inside the premises of South Calcutta Law College by three individuals, who have since been arrested. This heinous act, committed in an institution meant to uphold justice, coming after the RG Kar Hospital outrage, exposes the rot in our social fabric. Despite stringent laws, incidents of rapes are a regular happening. The core problem lies not just in law enforcement, but in a society that remains apathetic and desensitized. These recurring horrors reflect a failure of conscience, not just of governance. There must be collective outrage and responsibility—not just after each incident, but in dismantling the very culture that normalises such brutality. Our daughters and sisters deserve safety, dignity, and justice—not just laws, but action against the culprits. N Sadhasiva Reddy, Bengaluru-56 Undeclared emergency still remains While the infamous national Emergency declared by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in June 1975 constitutes one of the darkest chapters of Indian history, why is the Centre 'commemorating' its 50th anniversary, while the nation, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is witnessing an undeclared emergency. The government is following actions that existed during the emergency days-putting opposition leaders behind bars and strangulating free speech and right to expression? In fact, letters to the editor that are critical of the government are seldom published in newspapers these days! Dr. George Jacob, Kochi RSS should get 'secular' and 'socialist' right The general secretary of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Dattatreya Hosabale has let the RSS' ideological cat out of the bag by his call for a review of the insertion of 'secular' and 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution during the Emergency. Would the RSS prefer to replace them with 'theocratic' and 'capitalist' from its verbal repertoire? The fact of the matter is that India is a land of many religions and a secular democracy. The thesis that Indian culture and the way of life should be predominantly based on the preeminence of the Vedic religious values and customs does not do justice to the country's multisource civilisation, demography, religious diversity and cultural ethos. The RSS cannot deny the existence of pre-Aryan India. Be that as it may, secularism, a legacy of the freedom struggle, is the talisman that provides a sense of fraternity among people of different faiths, living cheek by jowl, and keeps our country united. Secularism is upheld by the Supreme Court as a basic feature of the Constitution. Terms like 'secularism' and 'socialism' fit the bill despite BJP's ideological fountainhead's contrary view. G. David Milton, Maruthancode (TN) India did well at SCO meeting Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which met the other day, aspired to come up with a joint declaration on terrorism. Ironically, although the communique had a reference to Baluchistan, the Pahalgam massacre found no mention, despite Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam incident that killed 26 tourists. Would it not be appropriate if Pakistan is declared a terrorist nation? As it became obvious that the SCO members would shield Pakistan, India took the right decision in refusing to endorse the document. P R Ravinder, New Mirjalguda, Hyderabad. India's refusal to toe SCO line is praiseworthy India declined to sign the joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers' meet, hosted by China. Rajnath Singh stressed that peace and prosperity cannot coexist with terrorism. India objected to the final document for failing to acknowledge its concerns over terrorism, including the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Instead, the statement mentioned the train attack in Pakistan, allegedly by Baloch militants. Established in 2001 by six countries, SCO promotes peace and security in the Eurasian region. India clarified that it is not anti-West but remains firm on its stand against terror. It is a good decision to not be a part when one's opinion is not cared for. RS Narula, Patiala
Hans India
13-06-2025
- General
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MyVoice: Views of our readers 13th June 2025
Nation mourns as Boeing 787 crashes In one of the worst air disasters in India's aviation history, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed in a devastating mid-air tragedy. At a chilling 625 feet, the aircraft lost control before plummeting into a densely populated area, turning homes and lives into a mangled mess of debris. On board were 242 passengers; 133 have been reportedly confirmed dead. The remaining are feared missing or critically injured. This marked the first major crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Indian skies — a jet once touted for its safety and innovation. The visuals emerging from the crash site are nothing short of horrifying: twisted metal, burning wreckage, and families weeping amid ruin. The nation stands in stunned silence as rescue operations continue. This disaster has not only shattered lives but also shaken public faith in air safety. A full investigation is underway, but for now, India mourns a catastrophe that should never have happened. N Sadhasiva Reddy, Bengaluru Human error or…. The initial information definitely pointed to a technical snag forcing the experienced pilot to send out a May Day call within 5 minutes of take-off. This very plane was involved in a serious technical snag during December 2024 wherein it was taken off the tarmac before takeoff. Eversince the Air India authorities persisted with its use for regular flights unmindful of its Air worthiness! Even the DGCA was on record to have issued a show cause notice to the airlines concerned about this very plane. Yet the operator continued to press this plane for regular flights all over! Apparently, as per reports available it is a clear case of human error coupled with greed for money throwing the safety of passengers to the winds! Govardhana Myneedu, Vijayawada Kerala faces environmental crisis The Kerala coast is witnessing container shipwrecks with toxic and hazardous cargo – MV Wan Hai 503 is the second such ship after a major blast ripped through the Singapore flagged container vessel. Among the 18 crew members, five sustained burn injuries and were admitted to a hospital. Timely action by ICGS Sachet and other three vessels along with INS Sutlej and Tugs could douse the raging fire on the vessel. In a similar incident a container ship MSC ELSA-3 capsized and sank off the coast of Kochi with dangerous chemicals, and the containers began to breach the shorelines of Kollam and other nearby places. Such incidents, along with enormous oil spill would severely affect marine life even as the trawling ban due to monsoon is in place in the state. Such incidents must be taken seriously, and the shipping companies must be made accountable for environmental damage and other bad effects to marine life. K V Raghuram, Wayanad Major catastrophe The plane crash at Ahmedabad airport with 230 passengers bound for London was very tragic, barely had it lifted off and the landing great retrieved, within 45 seconds of take- off. There were Indian and foreign passengers abroad, and had hit a building, being reduced into a fireball. This is a first major crash of the kind; and a similar one that had happened at Kozhikode airport when the aircraft overshot the runway, during landing and fell into the deep gorge, adjacent to the runway. S Lakshmi, Hyderabad Stampedes are routine in India This has reference to the article by Dr Mohan Kanda on 'Prioritise Crowd Control '. National Crime Records Bureau has recorded that our country has the highest number of stampedes. The uncontrolled gathering of people is created by the organizers who give wide publicity for their events. Such, certainly leads to the stampedes, causing injuries and fatalities. The news goes global in no time. The affected family members' mental agonies cannot be healed. But it has become a routine for many prominent personalities to shower their sympathies. The Government at the Centre and in the respective states declare compensations followed by investigation. It is a known fact that over decades the crowd management concepts were all set aside. I request the Prime Minister and all the Chief Ministers to insist on crowd limiting methods thus preventing the accidents. G Murali Mohan Rao, Secunderabad
Hans India
05-06-2025
- Sport
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MyVoice: Views of our readers 05th June 2025
Stadium tragedy: Failure of police and civic officials The tragic demise of cricket fans at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during the felicitation function for RCB's IPL victory has once again exposed the poor crowd management skills of the police and civic authorities. Thousands had gathered to celebrate the team's success, and the massive turnout was not only expected but obvious, given the deep passion RCB fans hold for their team, which a day earlier broke an 18-year title jinx. Yet, the authorities failed to prepare adequately for an event of this magnitude. What should have been a moment of joy turned into a night of sorrow and mourning. The celebration was marred by chaos, stampedes, and a complete lack of control. This unfortunate incident reflects not just mismanagement but a serious disregard for public safety. Victory turned into tragedy because those responsible failed to anticipate the crowd's fervour. Accountability must be demanded so that no celebration ever ends in such avoidable heartbreak again. N Sadhasiva Reddy, Bengaluru-560056 A tragic day for cricket June 4 of this year will go down as a sad day for cricket as tragedy struck a cricket stadium in Bangalore where celebrations were underway to commemorate RCB's IPL title win. Around 10 cricket fans lost their lives, and many were injured in a stampede while trying to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli and the RCB winning team. Cricket's massive popularity in India has made it a national obsession, but this incident highlights the need for better crowd control management. Ganti Venkata Sudhir, Secunderabad The 2025 global wake-up call Plastic pollution is one of the world's most pressing environmental crises, with over 400 million tonnes produced annually—half of it for single use and less than 10 per cent recycled. Nearly 25,000 tonnes of plastic waste are generated daily in India, driven by urban lifestyles and e-commerce. World Environment Day, observed on June 5, serves as a global platform to promote environmental action. UNEP calls for 5Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rethink. This 53rd observance is a call to move beyond symbolic gestures toward lasting change. Dr Krishna Kumar Vepakomma, Hyderabad-45 Go green and save the planet June 5 is World Environment Day. It is indeed worrisome that nature and Earth are bearing the brunt of changes being brought in by mankind. Today, we are witnessing a global climate change, for which everyone is paying a heavy price. The increase in earth's temperature is leading to global warming, which is marked by severe heat waves, unseasonal rains, cyclones and hurricanes. Cloud bursts and flash floods have become a regular feature. Rampant felling of trees is resulting in loss of biodiversity. We are polluting lakes and waterbodies, into which even industrial effluents and other wastes are being released directly, endangering both human and aquatic life. Vehicular pollution, burning of fossil fuels and use of plastic, among others are sounding the death-knell. I feel that the best solution would be electric, LPG and CNG Vehicles. India should invest in non-conventional sources like solar energy, wind, biogas, hydroelectric power and tidal energy. By adopting green energy concepts, reducing the use of plastic, afforestation, using electric vehicles, one can contribute substantially towards preserving our natural resources and the planet. This should be everyone's resolve this World Environment Day. Parimala G Tadas, Madinaguda
