In response to the article 'The perimeter of Viksit Bharat', it is crucial to recognize that soldiers operate under immense pressure, stress, and harsh climatic conditions. They not only safeguard the nation's land, air, and sea but also combat insurgency and conduct evacuation and rehabilitation during natural disasters. However, the denial of Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU), mismanagement of One Rank One Pension (OROP), and disability exit without benefits have severely lowered the morale of soldiers. These major shortcomings have led many defence personnel to seek premature retirement. Despite their grievances, soldiers avoid any form of agitation due to exemplary military traditions.
Uncertainty in Party Alliances
With reference to 'Tough road ahead for BJP in Punjab', it is evident that the BJP is desperately striving to make inroads into Punjab, leaving no stone unturned. Although the BJP has an organisational strength well-entrenched in the RSS cadre, it lacks its own political leadership in the state. The party's spirits and confidence received a boost after its phenomenal triumph in West Bengal. However, the party recognizes that winning Punjab on its own without an alliance with its former partner SAD is difficult. Presently, there is uncertainty in party alliances, and a last-minute patch-up with the SAD before the upcoming assembly elections next year remains possible.
Education Clean-Up Needed
Apropos of 'CBSE in a spot', replacing top officials of the secondary education board is a damage control mechanism to save its image. Instead of removal, their experience should have been utilized in troubleshooting. Accountability should be fixed, and action against the guilty should be exemplary. A mere change in portfolio appears like a clean chit. The system needs reform from the top to the bottom. An efficient and honest staff, along with committed senior officials, can deliver the requisite results.
Keep Military Lexicon Simple
Referencing 'Military jargon cripples serious thinking', the so-called new military terminology like 'layered defence' and 'grey zone warfare' are often old ideas dressed up in impressive vocabulary. Diplomats as well as military officers must insist on clarity and resist the temptation of catchwords. Since good judgment depends on lucid analysis, policymakers must favour substance and practical insight over fancy military lexicon.
Question Negligent Officials
Apropos of '11 foreigners among 21 killed as fire rips through Delhi hotel', the Delhi hotel fire is a collective failure of governance. In many such tragic mishaps, inquiries reveal violations of building norms, missing fire NOCs, and illegal alterations. We need to pin down the officials responsible for approving plans, conducting inspections, and enforcing safety standards. Corruption, negligence, and political patronage often allow unsafe structures to flourish. Unless accountability extends beyond building owners to negligent officials and policymakers, these mishaps will continue to claim innocent lives. A committee is constituted, compensation announced, officials suspended, and the wait for another disaster to happen begins. If timely steps are taken to plug the loopholes, such tragedies can be minimized.
CJP Leaders Must Be Cautious
With reference to 'Cockroach party goes public for 1st time, bays for Pradhan’s blood', given the extent of the influence of the Cockroach Janta Party on the imagination of the youth, huge responsibility and caution need to be exercised by the organizers for their debut protest. By being peaceful and law-abiding, they would not only show due respect to the Constitution but also ensure that the outfit is not killed in the chrysalis phase before its transformation into a butterfly. They should set an example for the misguided youth who often indulge in hooliganism and violence.
