Dr. M. Iqbal Siddiqui’s recent article (Over 2,000 Days Without Trial: How Long Can Freedom Wait?) deeply resonated with many of the concerns we witness in our daily lives.
When the intention of the system appears to be one of harassment, suppression, or squeezing individuals, justice risks remaining confined to books rather than being reflected in practice. Unfortunately, such a reality seems increasingly visible in broad daylight.
We continue to make our efforts within our limited capacity and understanding. Yet, with all arguments and documents in place, obtaining timely justice often appears difficult. Many of us are facing similar challenges in our own cases pending before the courts.
There is also a growing sense that even fundamental rights are being curtailed – at times extending to basic freedoms such as offering prayers in mosques. Despite these hardships, we remain hopeful and continue to seek the mercy and guidance of the Almighty.
Ultimately, the outcome of every effort rests with Him alone.
Badrul Haque Khan
Secretary HRD, JIH Punjab
A Thoughtful and Compelling Intervention
For some, their ideological agenda appears to function as a constitution unto itself. Rather than submitting to the spirit and discipline of the Constitution, there is a growing tendency to interpret, and at times reshape, it to suit predetermined ends. It is indeed a matter of deep concern that those entrusted with upholding constitutional values may, in practice, be seen to undermine them.
In this context, Dr. M. Iqbal Siddiqui’s article “Uniformity or Constitutional Overreach? The Gujarat UCC and the Assault on Religious Conscience” stands out as a thoughtful and compelling intervention, both inspiring and firmly anchored in truth.
- Kausar Laeeq
Delhi
Ceasefire in Middle East
It is good news US-Israel and Iran war is on ceasefire for a fortnight. Social media is flooding with this news. It seems credit has gone to Pakistan. What our Great India has been doing for nearly 12 years, our present government at the centre and many states are busy digging past, which exercise is futile. If we see our history in relation to Iran and Palestine, we should have mediated this ceasefire, and should have got this “Great Acclamation” instead of Pakistan. Long Live India.
Abdul Rahman Sharief
Via email
Sri Lanka Says No to Perks for Politicians
In a landmark development Sri Lanka, recently, abolished pensions for all legislators and their widows. The government has pledged to prune the perks of politicians. The ruling party holds a two-thirds majority in the 225-member legislature, which voted 154 in favour, with just two against, to repeal the 49-year-old Parliamentary Pensions Act.
Only a few months ago, the government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had withdrawn housing, vehicles and thousands of bodyguards from former presidents.
The move has set precedent for parliamentary democracy. Should New Delhi follow suit is the billion-dollar question.
A.K. Sinha
Kolkata, West Bengal