While I admire Dineshbhai’s contribution to “Your Voice” column, his holier than thou attitude to his fellow contributors shows scant respect. Some of us have been contributing since augmentation of AV.
Editorial Board (EB) is strict, making us adhere to word limit, shows excellent judgement in selecting letters. On rare occasion letters exceed limit when knowledgeable writers Jatindra Saha, Arun Vidyanathan tackle subjects of great importance? What makes boring is repetitiveness’ of subject matter he chooses, not such letters.
Coverage of India, BJP and political theologian Modi, makes AV/GS unique. But that does not mean national news is ignored. However to read in-depth analysis, I would read Times, Guardian or Mail. But GS/AV is my only source of information when it comes to motherland India. Media Watch, As I see It and Alpesh’s column is joy to read.
I counted Modi’s name 30 times in last week’s AV before I stopped. Millions are looking forward to his visit in November, to listen to his pyrotechnic sonorous phraseology. Even iconic Wembley stadium will struggle to accommodate his supporters. Meeting Modi in Shakti hall in 2003 and covering his visit for AV is my pride and joy, moment that I will always cherish.
Patriarch Modi is well-respected, most admired politician of international stature who takes by storm countries he visits, putting India on world map, building bridges, cultivating friendships that may result in India gaining permanent seat on Security Council.
Bhupendra Gandhi
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