Time will tell

The inability of the Congress to look beyond the Gandhi family is not new. While Rahul Gandhi has metamorphosed into a new avatar, it remains to be seen whether his belligerence will transform the party into a fighting outfit—if he were to assume the post of president again (‘Rites of return’, August 16).

C.V. Aravind,

On email.

 

The Congress continues to suffer from organisational weaknesses, ideological flux and its own inner demons. No matter how much the party focuses on Rahul’s return, the same cannot be fruitful without a concomitant shake-up in the party organisation.

 

Vijai Pant,

On email.

 

Easy to understand

Bibek Debroy’s Last Word (August 16) was a wonderful write-up, made so simple for a layman. Economics jargon are Greek to many.

 

But Debroy’s explanations on recession were simple.

 

P.M. Gopalan,

On email.

 

Collector’s issue

R. Prasannan has packed a great deal of information on the heroic contribution by Indian soldiers in the Allies winning World War II, and the various ramifications thereof (‘We were there, everywhere’, August 2). The scale of participation and valour of Indian soldiers was a revelation. This issue was a collector’s issue.

 

C.P. Belliappa,

Coorg, Karnataka.

 

Error

In the photo caption that went with ‘Rendezvous with Ram’ (August 16), the name of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was erroneously mentioned. The error is regretted.

Editor