Pets require a park in Sharjah
I really appreciate the efforts made by Gulf News to save abandoned animals and help them to live a comfortable life. Many of us have even rescued and adopted some. I myself am proud to have rescued an animal and having given it a new identity and a loving home. But after adopting a pet, I realised that in Sharjah we don’t have any designated places where we can take our pets for a walk. A pet owner is either seen on abandoned lands or on the pavements with their pets, which is not at all safe. I think there is an urgent need of a pet park wherein there are a few facilities for pets to entertain themselves. Dogs need routine exercise and a walk outdoors. It is not practical for everyone to own a villa in this part of the world and there isn’t a single park in Sharjah where pet owners can proudly take their pets without any distress. In fact, it is clearly mentioned on the park entrance tickets that “pets are not allowed”. I would like to request the Sharjah municipality to designate a portion of the parks where pets would be allowed. I feel that pets have the rights to socialise and be in the fresh air. Studies have shown that keeping a pet at home has many health benefits. So, when a pet at home is giving us so much of happiness, is it not our moral duty to give it a healthy and a safe lifestyle? Is it advisable to lock up the animal in the house?
Ms Shikha Dixit
Sharjah
True colours exposed
Other political parties in India, especially the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), are worried about the emergence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as their illegal activities are being exposed (“After slap, Arvind Kejriwal fears threat to life”, Gulf News April 9). It’s getting very difficult for them to make money from corruption.
From Mr Dhruv
Dubai
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An oppressed population
How can people easily shrug off the government-supported cleansing of Muslims in Gujarat, in 2002? Yes, there are many more riots that have happened, but this one was so horrific because Narendra Modi as chief minister openly supported them, as reported by people of all levels, from the senior police officials to the rioters. The reason that there was no other riot in Gujarat since 2002 is not because Modi is a peacemaker, but one more riot and he would be out of the prime ministerial race. Muslims in Gujarat are so oppressed that they have fear instilled in them. That’s perhaps why the testimonies in the courts are being changed. There are videos available on the web from Muslims based in Gujarat talking about those days with fear and tear-filled eyes, even after 12 years, a period long enough to make people forget bereavements. The so called developments in Gujarat benefit only the corporates and not the common man. People may not be aware of this because the media supports Modi for corporate benefits and his public relations team suppresses such news from reaching the few unbiased media outlets. Have people ever read the 10-page letter sent by a senior police officer accused of fake encounters, saying how he felt “ditched and disowned” by the politicians under whose orders he acted? How many of us knew that the Gujarat energy and petrochemical minister Saurabh Patel is the son-in-law of the Ambanis? People state that the Supreme Court cleared Modi of complicity in the riots, but court judgements are based merely on witnesses and testimonies. A lot of corrupt people have been acquitted for lack of witnesses and using the loopholes in the law. That doesn’t mean they are pure.
From Ms Yousufa Mohammad
Abu Dhabi
Say no to corruption
A few questions arise in my mind regarding the situation in India. Do those who run the country think of the welfare of its citizens? Is it safe to live in India? Are there enough energy resources to have a peaceful life? The answer to the above questions are a sceptical no. If the youth or the citizens for once take a step and say no to corruption, in the next 10 years we will achieve the India that we all dream to live in. I may be no better as it is easy to talk and take no action. I have personally not taken any steps to fight corrupt politicians. But, if I want to I am afraid that my voice will not be heard as it is only money that talks in my country. I wish these elections bring in new leaders who have the vision to convert India into a desired destination for everyone.
From Mr Anish Mathew
Dubai
A bold step
AAP is a great step to perfecting democracy and Indians should try really hard to take a bold step. The old powers are trying hard to get rid of the threat that AAP poses to them, but as long as the public is with them they are here to stay. I am inspired!
From Mr Kamran Haider
Dubai
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