The Indian Express -- Expressions

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Wednesday, September 24 1997

Letters to the Editor

More pragmatism -- Gujral-Clinton talks went well enough

There could not have been a better time for talks between the Prime Minister of India and the US President. Both governments have begun to approach foreign relations with a greater degree of realism than has been evident in the recent past.

A nation subverts itself -- The UN seat India doesn't deserve

The carelessness with which decisions are made, executed, rescinded and lastly denied communicates to the world one simple message -- take India for granted. The absence of a national security doctrine has created a situation wherein policies change at the drop of a ballot.

On the line -- Rly officers have to take the blame

Ram Vilas Paswan has got his just deserts. During the negotiations with unions over the Fifth Pay Commission recommendations, he was one of the group of ministers who capitulated to every demand of the government employees. Now, the pigeons have come home to roost.

More pragmatism -- Gujral-Clinton talks went well enough

On the line -- Rly officers have to take the blame

A nation subverts itself -- The UN seat India doesn't deserve

Look, who is talking

Knives out over Yeltsin's reform booty