Fire safety still neglected

The tragic fire in Delhi has once again exposed the chronic inadequacies in our approach to public safety in India. Particularly disturbing is the fact that such disasters are no longer isolated incidents but recurring reminders of systemic negligence and administrative complacency. In the aftermath of every major fire accident, assurances are offered, inquiries are ordered, and recommendations are drafted. Yet, little changes on the ground. Safety norms continue to be flouted with impunity, inspections remain perfunctory, and accountability is conspicuously absent. The recurrence of such tragedies raises a troubling question: how many more lives must be lost before there is meaningful action?

Nagarajamani M.V.,

Hyderabad

Discrepancies in Census

Discrepancies in Census data must be rectified. The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India must correct the irregularities to ensure the integrity of the process. We need robust and dedicated field functionaries to ensure accuracy and precision.

Manas Agarwal,

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Students deserve better

When years of effort and investment are undone by negligence, public trust in national examinations is eroded. Education cannot thrive on ad hoc systems. The government must ensure transparency and secure processes to prevent such lapses. Students deserve fairness, not uncertainty. Restoring confidence in testing mechanisms is not merely an administrative task — it is a moral responsibility to millions who see education as the pathway to progress.

K. Chidanand Kumar,

Bengaluru