Whither honesty?

Sir, - Mr. Ajay K. Mehra's write- up `Democracy be damned' (Aug. 9) carries ominous political undertones. The politicisation of the bureaucracy has led to a new species of sycophants among top civil servants. Integrity and honesty are no longer admired and respected. How much clout one wields matters most. When law- breakers become law-makers, as Mr. Mehra puts it, the common man can expect very little justice.

It is an excellent suggestion that the politicians should rise above partisan attitudes in the best interest of the country. But the million dollar question is will they do it, ever?

K. Muralidharan,

Palakkad, Kerala

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