Eleven years in office
The description of the 11 years of rule under the Modi government as a “golden” period is mere rhetorical flourish (Inside pages, “Modi provided a responsible and accountable govt.: Nadda”, June 10). Catch-phrases, acronyms and alliterations have been liberally used to construct and sell the narrative of “good governance”. The Modi government has changed the political complexion of the country and has erased the fine line between democracy and majoritarianism. Rising unemployment and inflation reflect its performance on the economic front. The government has conveniently forgotten its promise to create two crore jobs every year. The blatant misuse of central agencies to target political opponents has tarnished the government’s public image.
The step-motherly treatment of “single engine” governments and favouritism towards “double engine” governments have shown the central government’s inability to rise above party politics.
G. David Milton,
Maruthancode, Tamil Nadu
There is absolutely no doubt that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the NDA-led government has scored high in development. In almost every sector, the achievements are remarkable and inspiring. At the same time, it is a pity that the fire in Manipur is being allowed to burn.
N. Mahadevan,
Chennai
A fallout
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are alpha personalities, with transactional world views and individual ambitions, and who demand control over their narratives. While Mr. Trump seeks dominance in the media, politics and public perception, Mr. Musk does the same, albeit in the tech and innovation spaces. By straying into politics, he set up a wild ego clash. Given this innate fragility, the ‘bond’ could sustain only so long as mutual benefit was seen to accrue.
R. Narayanan,
Navi Mumbai
Television today
Gone are the days when television serials had good value-based content, which could be watched by the entire family (‘Open page’ – “Tyranny of soaps”, June 8). These days, serials are scary to watch, with most being aired for several months. There need to be checks before serials are aired. With most serials occupying prime time, there is characterisation that shows women in a bad light. Even killings are justified in the plot. TV serials reach one’s home directly and are watched by the young and the old. The impact on people needs to be examined.
Why cannot the script writers think of plots that motivate and inspire every group of people?
Balasubramaniam Pavani,
Secunderabad
The shadow of apps
Online exploitation and abuse are on the rise, with children and youngsters increasingly being exposed to online content of an explicit nature. Young minds are bound to be corrupted, with their behaviour, academic performance and emotional well-being being severely affected. Moral values are on the decline and students are losing focus. We risk a future of growing crime and violence. Why are governments silent about the widespread availability of undesirable apps?
Dr. Arunachalam,
Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
Published – June 11, 2025 12:24 am IST
