Opinion - Letters to the Editor

Regional feelings

Sir, — The recent acts of violence between the Assamese and the Biharis show how far behind we are in the making of our nation. According to the Constitution, a citizen can seek employment anywhere in the country. The "sons of the soil" theory has done enough harm in the past. Narrow regional feelings cannot be justified in the name of regional development.

Rajesh Agarwal,
Dehra Dun

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Sir, — The attacks directly affect our `unity in diversity' culture. Moreover, certain unsocial elements are trying to take advantage of the situation.

Praveen Kumar,
Bokaro, Jharkhand

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