As argued by your editorial (?Market flexibility?, Mar 24), it?s time to amend the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act of 1970. The government needs to remove the word ?abolition? from the Act and make it simply regulatory, defending certain aspects concerning labourers, especially guaranteeing fair and timely wages to them. All other restrictions in the Act are obsolete and unhealthy for industry and for the generation of fresh employment.
?Naval Langa, Ahmedabad
A messy departure
The departure of Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen from India is a matter of national concern. Whether it is on her own or by force, her exit from the country has raised serious questions about the capacity of the nation in protecting foreigners seeking shelter. But Taslima, too, has to explain why she made some damaging remarks against India and to clear the mess over her departure.
?P Senthil Saravana Durai, Hyderabad
