Letters: Another speech

This refers to "A long-expected speech" (February 19). Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech was full of sincerity and concern. The government should focus on development, decent livelihood of all countrymen and prosperity of the nation. The choice of religion should be personal and should not come in the way of progress of the nation. Religious leaders should speak to their followers about unity and prosperity of the nation. A reason for the pathetic condition of the nation is that we have mixed politics and governance with religion.

Poverty forces people to join unholy groups and political leaders take advantage of these people during communal riots and elections. The common manis not interested in religion-based politics or governance but expects to lead a decent life with basic necessities. If India has to prosper and compete with other superpowers, our leaders have to rise above caste and communal politics.

Veena Shenoy Thane

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