The Indian Express -- Expressions

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Sunday, December 07 1997

Letters to the Editor

Leading democracy's army

To be T.N. Seshan's successor as the Chief Election Commissioner anywhere, for that matter is a tough job. The man who ruled the Election Commission like a dictator and boasted of having politicians for breakfast had created a reputation that was hard to maintain or even attempt.

Ballot for ballot

Democracy must be one of the better ways devised by the nation to blow up Rs 800 crore. But we must try and get it right this time. A little forward planning is what is required. That's why I took the trouble to draw up a check-list of do's and don'ts for political parties of all hues. All this is only by way of advice.

Why Suzuki should sell stake

Frankly, if I were O. Suzuki, I'd be tempted to take up the government's implicit offer to sell my stake in Maruti Udyog Limited. The reason is simple: even at today's book value, the value of Suzuki's 50 per cent stake in the company is roughly Rs 1,400 crore, but the price this will fetch in the market will fall with each passing day.

Why Suzuki should sell stake

Ballot for ballot

Leading democracy's army

"Congress' strength in Lok Sabha will be reduced to a two-digit figure"

Inside Track -- Jain's loose canon