When millions of citizens have to file information in numerous forms to the best of their knowledge and truthfully even for things like acquiring a SIM card, and are often threatened with dire consequences if any wrong information is detected, it is a mystery how the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate could have got away all these years without disclosing the truth on his marital status (Editorial, “ >Inexplicable reticence ,” April 15). As a politician who has been elected not once but many times, he should have been truthful. It does dent his credibility. A man who has denied his own marriage and consigned his legally wedded wife to life in uncharted wilderness cannot be seriously expected to empower women. Women voters should be wary of voting for such a politician
Jennifer Duraisingam,
Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu
Why this sudden interest in Mr. Modi’s marital status? These particulars are of a personal nature and should not be discussed in public. Many of our politicians can be disqualified over information they provide about their personal lives, such as number of children and spouses. Examples abound.
M.M. Kale,
Kakinada
I am amused by the line the Editorial takes on Mr. Modi. While some may fault him for having “abandoned” his wife, to say that he and his associates promote a patriarchal system is far-fetched. Let us not forget that Mr. Modi asked his young wife to study further. This probably defines the man.
Ratish Nair,
Thiruvananthapuram
What is the relationship between Mr. Modi renouncing married life and the sex ratio in Gujarat? Are you suggesting that someone who is a brahmachari hinders women’s empowerment?
Vikram Sridharan,
Chennai
Have we run out of issues like tackling corruption, inflation, a stagnant economy, development and jobs? Politicians should rather focus their energies on these key issues rather than hurling abuse and insults at each other, which will do no good to the country. Voters have become more aware and wiser, and personal attacks will bear no fruit.
Anurag Sharma,
New Delhi
The only rightful person to question Mr. Modi’s marital status is his wife. If she has not lodged a complaint, why should the rest bother about it? Politicising a politician’s personal life is unethical and should not be made an issue. It has nothing to do with one’s ability to govern.
Saurav Kumar,
Muzaffarpur, Bihar
