Sir — The threats issued by the Bharatiya Janata Party chief in West Bengal, Dilip Ghosh, against the police and the Trinamul Congress in general are condemnable (“Clean sweep”, Aug 30). Such language does not befit a leader. If Ghosh has such scant respect for the law, how does he expect to lead the state even if his party comes to power? If he is criticizing the TMC for hooliganism, is he not inciting the same? The fact that Ghosh was allegedly heckled by TMC supporters in Lake Town in retaliation proves that violence only begets violence.
Shilpi Samanta,
Calcutta
Sir — The language used by Dilip Ghosh reflects poorly on his party. It is expected that the BJP president, Amit Shah, will issue a strong warning to Ghosh for his foul comments, especially at a time when the party is trying to build a positive image in the state. The Bengal chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, could have got Ghosh arrested for his remarks, but only a suo motu case has been registered against him so far.
Ghosh has put all the efforts of the BJP to expand its base in the state at stake. In order to compete with the TMC in Bengal, the BJP needs a more mature and sensible leader.
Benu Kumar Bose,
Calcutta
Sir — It is impossible that the BJP leadership at the Centre is unaware of the threats issued by Dilip Ghosh; in fact, he must be doing so at its behest. Otherwise, how can he dare to defy the law of the land? Even if the TMC has resorted to thuggery, Ghosh must realize that two wrongs do not make a right.
We must ensure that the world’s largest democracy is not ruled by the stooges of any one political party. ‘New India’ should stand for an environment of harmony and equality, where nobody is above the law.
Tarsem Singh,
Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Sir — Dilip Ghosh’s remarks are a blow to the dignity of his office. He has misused his position as a member of parliament. He must withdraw his damaging comments.
Ajay Kumar Deb Biswas,
Hooghly
Save the past
Sir — The news that the Archaeological Survey of India is restoring murals in the 17th-century Leh Palace in Ladakh is heartening. Apparently, no documented works exist on these masterpieces, which are made with natural colours. Ladakh has been declared a Union territory. As such, it is all the more important to preserve its local cultural symbols. These are a large part of Ladakh’s identity.
Radhika Mukherjee,
Calcutta