IFFCO Mystery

Letter in India Today

Since the very inception of Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), it has been hoodwinking the ministries concerned on whether it’s a cooperative or a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) (“Suicide Mystery and Corruption at IFFCO”, July 18). Eduardo Faleiro in 1993 decided to convert IFFCO into a PSU. But vested interests ensured that the proposition did not get implemented.

S M Gothoskar, Mumbai.

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"In the Name of Religion" - Letter in India Today

To address Muslims, the UPA must not just make empty promises. It must give them fair representation in the Government and a role in decision-making instead.

S.M. Gothoskar, Mumbai

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Goon Agenda - Letter in India Today

The genesis of the Raj Thackeray phenomenon is sub-nationalism and not regional or parochial chauvinism. The non-Hindi states in India are virtual sub-nations while Hindi states are quasi-sub-nations. When Maharashtra was formed in 1960, the Gujaratis were the largest among the linguistic minorities. Over the years, this status has been acquired by the Hindispeaking community. Hindi leaders in Mumbai are bent upon destabilising the sub-nation called Maharashtra. India’s think tank should first accept the ground reality of subnationalism and then try to find solutions for it.

S.M. Gothoskar, Mumbai

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