The Hindu : Iraq resolution

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Monday, Apr 14, 2003

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Iraq resolution

Sir, — Cho S. Ramaswamy's `Resolution lacks moral authority' (April 11) exposes the double standards of the Indian Government. In any case, as far as foreign policies are concerned we should see only three things — the short-term, long-term implications and how we can benefit from them. If morality and ethics fit the picture, fine. If not, discard them and proceed. National interest should be the topmost priority.

Vinoo Ramakrishnan,

New Jersey, U.S.

Sir, — The majority of Indians feel there is no necessity for a resolution in Parliament, when the war is coming to an end and the Iraqi people are feeling liberated.

P. Jagadeeshwar Reddy,

Armoor, A.P.

Sir — Cho Ramaswamy's views are refreshingly straightforward and matter of fact. When thousands of Iraqis were killed and others were living under perpetual fear during Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, nobody in India cared for them. Now when the U.S. has stepped in everybody is up in arms against it.

When Iraq invaded Kuwait the Chandra Shekar government condemned it candidly. The Saddam regime was responsible for the deaths of the innocent in this military action.

T.A. Jacob,

Perumbavoor, Kerala

Sir, — While the CPI(M) leader, Somnath Chaterjee, has criticised the Vajpayee Government's delayed response to the war in Iraq, Cho S. Ramaswamy, nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, says his right to express his views was denied.

Mr. Cho says that the resolution lacks moral authority and one cannot but agree with him. We expect such persons to be nominated to both the Houses of Parliament.

R.P. Ayyagar,

Visakhapatnam, A.P.

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