What next?

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• Will this always be the fate of victims of natural disaster in Bihar (‘What Goswami did not tell you on TV’, IE, April 30)? The system itself is manipulated to take back all the benefits. If a district magistrate cannot ensure that the allotted relief reaches the victims, given all the powers and resources at his command, then how can a powerless victim with no clout get relief?

— Vikram New Delhi

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• Hats off to The Indian Express for this report. Before the poor animals did not get fodder, and now poor people have been deprived of flood relief. What next?

— Varinder Sarin Kuwait

House rules

• This refers to your editorial ‘Just get back’ (IE, April 30). It seems the BJP-led NDA is hiding from the real debates. It is the opposition’s duty to attend Parliament and interrogate the government on every issue, keeping a watch on its every move.

— Divyesh Raythatha On e-mail

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• From the first days when its government at the Centre sacked governors who had been connected with the BJP, till the George Fernandes affair, the Congress has shown that it has no regard for the opposition. Hence editorial sermons at this late stage have no meaning. The BJP now must fight its case outside Parliament.

— A.K. Aggarwal Ahmedabad

• Boycotting Parliament or its committees is an act of cowardice. The NDA parties must attend Parliament in full force.

— Atma Gandhi Singapore

All for a veto

• While India is legitimately seeking permanent membership — with veto power —of the UN Security Council, it is disappointing that the current five permanent members appear to be opposing this. Secretary General Kofi Annan’s recent statements against India’s admission to the UNSC with veto power are also quite discouraging, keeping in view India’s size and the fact that it is the world’s largest democracy.

— P.P. Talwar Dehra Dun

Judicious advice

• I was thrilled to read the president’s advice to the judiciary (‘Split verdict on workload for judges’, IE, April 30). If the judiciary hears out A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, it would be its way to reclaiming popular support.

— Madan Mohan Ambat Manama

Mind games

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• Sandy Gordon is spot on (‘Don’t think cricket’, IE, April 30). The Indian cricket team is over-rated and lacks internal fortitude. They buckle under pressure when the situation gets tough. They gloat too much about flash in the pan victories and are more consistent at losing than winning.

— Chris Balram New Brunswick, Canada