The selection of first-time MLA Bhupendra Patel as the next Chief Minister of Gujarat comes as little surprise to a discerning political observer (p. 1, September 13). Given his political clout with the BJP high command and the support of the dominant Patidar community, his promotion has become one fait accompli. However, it is unfortunate that the caste syndrome still persists despite the political class’s vocal claims of creating a casteless and egalitarian society. Will he be a game-changer in 2022?
Chennai
Column, “From the Reader’s Editor – Not Dropping the Way” (OPED page, September 13), Mr. A.S. Panneerselvan had a finely crafted farewell message. He has been a visible but subtle link between the readers and the editorial team, making it clear how the news desk functions in the daily. I have always looked forward to his column every Monday. Mr. Panneerselvan has not dropped the vase. He has saved it.
Bangalore
As a corrective force, the RE held the flag high, and at the same time attempted to correct the genuine misconceptions of many scholarly readers. It was an enlightening experience to read his weekly column. To use the vase analogy, I would say that he held the vase with grace and ease.
Aranmula, Kerala
The swan song by Mr. Panneerselvan has all the tunes. Expressing measured satisfaction about a job well done, he has left the final judgment about his performance to the readers. It is unrealistic to expect an internal ombudsman to have an arm’s length relationship in letter and spirit with the newspaper. What matters is the assumption that RE is responsive to readers’ questions, feedback and complaints. I’m sure they’ve got their fair share of wrongdoing and ad hominem Comments from disgruntled readers. He responded to criticism that was communicated in civil language by recognizable readers. He cited my complaint about HinduVerbatim coverage of the second wave of the pandemic, even if it is written in a harsh and overly emotional tone.
I am of the view that Mr. Panneerselvan did not drop the vase, bypassing the inherent shortcomings in his job.
Thiruvananthapuram
What an impressive 18-year-old Emma Radukanu’s win at the US Open women’s title. She rocked the court making the one teenager vs another teenager match very interesting. Both the players were full of energy and enthusiasm and they were full of enthusiasm. Age is clearly no barrier to success (‘Sports’ page, September 13).
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year selects candidates for the post of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Assistant Commandants (Group A) – it is the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border is for. Police (ITBP), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) – On the basis of a written test, physical efficiency test, medical standard test and interview. In 2019, UPSC had notified the CAPF Asst. Recruitment of Commandants on 24th April, 2019 to fill up 330 vacancies in all CAPFs. The break-up was 108 in CRPF, 100 in BSF, 66 in SSB, 28 in ITBP and 28 in CISF.
The final result was declared by UPSC on February 5 this year but the selected candidates of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) 2019 exam are yet to receive their joining letters. The concerned authorities have not informed the candidates about the reasons for such excessive delay. Two years later, the UPSC CAPF 2019 process is waiting for its logical conclusion, resulting in a state of despair and confusion among many young minds, who are excited to serve the nation through CAPFs.
New Delhi
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