Editorial
CA's speech
Positive approach taken to some public concerns
The CA's address to the nation has touched upon many issues, apart from lifting ban on indoor politics. His assurances in tackling some of the urgent issues must be concretised. It must be ensured also that those do not get bogged down in bureaucratic red tape
Lifting of ban on indoor politics albeit with certain conditions has been welcomed by all. It indeed, one hopes, should mark the start of the much awaited political process. Also, the CA has put our minds at rest regarding holding national election, more so by assuring us that it may be held even earlier than end December 2008, if possible. The crux is to see that all necessary help is rendered to the EC so that its efforts in accomplishing the task are not impeded.
The most important matter that the CA has talked in the course of his speech having to do with the common person's wellbeing economically is the run away prices. What the public wants to see in this regard are the remedial measures to ameliorate their sufferings. Admittedly, the government has taken some steps like importing food grains and starting open market sale of rice, but there other are items of food that would be in great demand, particularly in the month of Ramadan. The government must do all to guarantee that their prices are kept at tolerable limit by ensuring smooth and regular supply of these items. However, along with the regular supply the established market mechanisms must also be employed to keep the prices down.
As for the remuneration to the retrenched workers of the 4 jute mills recently closed down they must be fully compensated immediately.
While the CA's speech demonstrates a forward looking approach to matters that have been causing public concern, substantive actions must be initiated so that the problems are addressed quickly.
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