President’s Page – Readers Respond

We have had the privilege of going through the ‘President’s Page’ before it is published in the journal.

This year, the year of Naushad Panjwani’s ‘President’s Page’, amazed us with the style and contents thereof. The write-ups were extremely relevant and well put together, especially the last one of June, 2014. In regard to the ‘President’s Page,’ many readers have sent in words of appreciation. It is not possible to publish all of them. As a farewell to him, we are publishing a few responses.

We, at the editorial board, have always welcomed feedback whatever its nature. We welcome the bouquets but are prepared to receive the brickbats as well.

We hope this will encourage readers to respond to the journal.

Anil Sathe                                                                                                Narayan Varma Editor                                                                                                               Publisher

September 2013
You have echoed our thoughts and what generally a common literate Indian feels these days. We don’t feel any special on 15th August every year. But as you rightly said, we are no less patriotic even. However, the general political scenario has brought this apathy towards the nation and its governing people. And there seem to be no ray of hope in the near future for a desired change. But there is another side! There are our youth, our young generation, our young intelligent Indian minds residing abroad and in India who certainly have a different view of the things, of the national problems. The need of the hour is somebody to lead this revolution. The intelligent, good, conscientious people are doing wonders where they are standing. The ‘do good’ effect has to be consolidated and brought forward/in front, so that the others could be inspired. Let us do our bit and hope to build a nation. Thanks for reminding.

OCTOBER 2013
That was a lovely message. I would like to add that these days, sorry is less accepted. It is better to be safe than sorry, since in certain circumstances, sorry may or may not fetch forgiveness. Also, where deadlines are to be met, it is ‘do or die’ or ‘perform to meet deadline or pay interest and penalty and sometimes may attract even prosecution.” We need to look into such drastic laws and give better justice by giving the defendant a chance to get waiver of penalty and prosecution. We are heading for non compassionate and inhuman treatment. Can the BCAS do something to reverse the harsh impact of changes in laws?

NOVEMBER 2013
All together a new way of looking into age old issues – very interesting. The thought process was developing in a very intriguing but positive manner. But the end was sort of very pessimistic, doomed. You suggested a solution which you yourself have ruled out. Can we not find a shrewed way out using some ‘chanayak niti’? Being a leader, there should be a more concrete end to the discussion. The questions should not be left hanging I suppose… may be encouraged for further debate! That’s my view