The Indian Express -- Expressions

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Saturday, October 04 1997

Letters to the Editor

Desist from a second blunder

A fortnight ago, Uma Bharti and I appeared in a talk show. Her body language was not the same any more. She was restrained and conciliatory in her tone. I concluded that she was trying to represent a `liberal' and moderate face of the BJP. It was not before long that I realised that my optimism was misplaced.

Shunt Paswan out -- Personal gains cannot be at the cost of the nation

One sure way of calling a halt to reckless spending in Union government departments is for the Prime Minister to make an example of one of his spendthrift ministerial colleagues by relieving him of his duties. The candidate who pretty much selects himself for sacrifice at the altar of fiscal rectitude is Ram Vilas Paswan.

Dump self-reliance -- and live

The basic level: you, yourself -- and the world outside. You could be self-reliant -- produce all your needs, do all your little chores -- or you could engage in economics. The latter course would see you in a market selling whatever you wish -- maybe your labour, maybe the occasional newspaper article.

Shunt Paswan out -- Personal gains cannot be at the cost of the nation

Mission

The cost of official apathy

Desist from a second blunder

Dump self-reliance -- and live