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Thursday, May 8 1997

Letters to the Editor

Aiders and abettors -- The law finally takes its course

More than a year after the Rashtriya Mukti Morcha moved the courts, justice is being perceived to be done in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha case. The chargesheet should serve as a compelling object lesson for future politicians and help clean up a political system that is almost beyond salvage.

Right to know -- Legislation raises more questions

The Tamil Nadu government can claim a pioneering role in enacting a Bill to ensure the people's right to information, on which a Central legislation has been proposed by Union information and broadcasting minister Jaipal Reddy.

New Labour restores hope

Suddenly Britain feels young. Young and hopeful. The sun shines brighter, the birds sing sweeter, and Tony Blair, apparently, walks on water. But, even as you get carried forward on this tide of hope and expectation, this un-British joyfulness, someone, somewhere, pops up to remind you that it could all go badly wrong.

Working on the holiday spirit

Milking the exchequer -- Laloo under fire

Waiting for an assault

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