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Prof.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam as the next President
The belated support by the Congress to the ruling NDA's worthy nominee Professor A.P.J. Abdul Kalam as the next President of India is a welcome decision in the national interest. It is unfortunate that the NDA played politics in even naming the great personality as its candidate. It is clear that if the NDA had floated Kalam's name as an option for a consensus nominee rather than as its own candidate, even the Left parties would have supported Kalam instead of fielding the veteran freedom fighter Captain Lakshmi Seghal for a symbolic contest. The entire episode has insulted other dignitaries like K. R. Narayanan, P. C. Alexander, Krishna Kant etc. whose names were floated as probable candidates.For avoiding unnecessary costly
contests for such dignified high posts, members of the Electoral
College with minimum twenty Madhu Agrawal The right choice
There is no doubt that in scientist A.P.J. Abdul Kalam we have one of the most qualified persons for the post of the President. It is ridiculous for the Left parties to accuse him of being ignorant about politics. In fact, that is a plus point. We have seen how too much politics in Rashtrapati Bhavan has created problems for the elected Prime Minister. As President, Kalam is sure to take a scientific approach to the problems that he might have to face in the future. By unnecessarily forcing a contest, the Leftists have left a bitter taste in the Presidential election.R.K. Murthy College rush As a student, I found the article on college admissions interesting. I’m glad that you are taking interest in youth issues. It’s unfortunate that university rules bar those below a particular percentage of marks to opt for the course they desire. Girl students coming to Delhi find accommodation a major problem. The private hostels charge huge rents with hardly any facilities. Granted the standard of education is better in the campus colleges, but girls from outside the Capital have to think twice before applying for admission.Priya Sharma Tension with Pakistan
Though President Musharraf has agreed to check the entry of militants from PoK under U. S. pressure, judging by past record, one cannot trust the General. He has in the past, gone back on his promises. He could do it again. The U. S. is keen that there should not be a war as it fears if Musharraf is in trouble, American interests could be jeopardised. Rightly or wrongly, the Indian government has been emphasising on a diplomatic offensive rather than on a military offensive. This has apparently given the impression to Islamabad that New Delhi will stop at angry rhetoric, but will not follow it up with any military action.R. K. Gupta Dusky Bipasha Bipasha Basu is my favourite. I admire her for her fighting spirit that has taken her to great heights in Bollywood. It is not easy for an actress without a godfather to come up in the cut-throat Mumbai film industry. It is a tribute to her hard work and looks as a sultry model that she has bagged some big banners, and working with top heroes. I want to read features on other upcoming actresses in your future issues.Anamika
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