Don’t play with people’s emotions

With reference to the story ‘Dream girl keeps Panchkula waiting’ published in Chandigarh Tribune on October 20, it’s nothing less than high handedness of the so called ‘dream girl’ and Mathura MP Hema Malini for not turning up for the election campaign in Panchkula on Saturday. If the public was informed about her visit, she should have reached the venue without fail. The politicians and film stars seem to have forgotten the fact that what are they today and the enormous fame and name they enjoy is just because of the public. Politicians or stars are nothing without the support of public, so it’s the responsibility of the former to reciprocate the same with affection.  

Sanjay Chopra, Mohali

India’s growth obstructed by obesity and hunger

According to a study released by Medanta Hospital 490 children of Punjab and Gurugram are suffering from childhood obesity. Eighty four per cent of the obese children spend five or more hours in front of the phone or TV screens. The habit of eating junk food while watching TV can lead to rising stress levels, difficulty in breathing patterns, heart diseases and lethargy. With 14.5 per cent undernourished population, India has been ranked 102 out of 117 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2019. Last year, our rank was 103. There is no improvement in enhancing the country’s ability to tackle hunger. Similarly, child stunting, which is a measure of the height-age ratio of a child, is also a sad reality of our country. It is one of the sustainable development goals to reach zero hunger levels by 2030. Equal distribution of resources and uplifting the destitute and poor strata can help, but the ideas and implementation of policies should be inclusive of all.

Jaspreet Singh, Patiala

No market in Sector 50

Sector 50 is perhaps the only sector which doesn’t have a market. Over 4,000 families living in the sector have to go all the way to neighbouring sectors such as Sector 49, 51, 44, 55, or Mohali, even for buying a packet of common salt, forget about other items of daily need. Senior citizens and women are the biggest sufferers. Residents have been raising the demand from authorities concerned for last 10 years, but nothing has moved.

Rakesh Chopra, Chandigarh

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