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Friday, November 28 1997

Letters to the Editor

Write on, leader

So it is epistolary politics. Sitaram Kesri is writing and writing to remain the leader of a party which is caught between an idea called Sonia and a reality called mortality. The idea continues to be a private, testosteronic sensation for certain Congressmen who have otherwise been shrinking and shrivelling due to bad weather. But it is an idea that refuses to be a certainty.

Are you fit enough to be a judge?

No person has a birth right to be the Chief Justice of India. Ordinarily, the seniormost person does become the Chief Justice, "if considered fit" to hold the office. If there is any doubt about the fitness of the Chief Justice to hold office, the Chief Justice must consult with other judges.

No place like home

This may seem like an odd time to say it, but the stage is set for a fresh dose of sweeping market reforms. Just when this will happen remains a question, but India is about to see so much external liberalisation that vastly improved competitiveness in the near future is the only answer, and deep internal reform the only means.

Write on, leader

Salam, Dr Kalam

Are you fit enough to be a judge?

The most legitimate candidate

No place like home

A war over history