Write a dialogue between
two friends about the present
pandemic situationand its effect
in the society. You can use any
two names of your choice and
write about five dialogues for each
character.
Answers
Answer:
Apropos ‘It’s getting worse for Xi Jinping’ (March 28), the complacency in the initial days of the corona outbreak and the opacity in the distribution of information has cost Xi Jinping his credibility. If it was not for China’s selfish attempts to conceal information, the coronavirus, in all likeliness, would not have exacerbated into a pandemic. An evident fiasco, China’s misgovernance has cost lives, livelihoods and economies. Most countries are in a state of lockdown. This incident is an important lesson for the citizens of India — favour only those governments that are transparent with regard to communication of information.
Nissim Aggarwal, Chandigarh
Stand by one another
Refer to ‘Sorry, had no option but lockdown’ (March 30); the government is hustling to create a system for providing essentials to people and ensure the supply chain of products. This is a challenging time for all, be it the rich or poor, but it is more difficult for daily wage-earners who are struggling for even one meal a day. It is the moral responsibility of every citizen to help one another and follow social distancing. It is vital to not have emotional distance with people around.
Deepakshi Seth, Uttar Pradesh
Safety gear for cops
Along with health professionals, the police are doing a laudable job throughout the country in the fight against Covid and in ensuring the safety of citizens. Though the police have dealt with the public patiently, there are times when they are forced to take action when people flout rules. If not for the police, the lockdown in most parts of the country would have ended in chaos. Health protection gear and devices are a must for the police as they have to handle all kinds of people on the streets. The medical fraternity should help and guide them with frequent checkups and safety measures.
SC DHALL, ZIRAKPUR
No donation from parties
The worst-affected due to the lockdown are the daily wagers. A lot of money is required to provide them with food, shelter and other basic needs. Many individuals and corporates have liberally donated for the cause. One wonders why our political parties, whether in the ruling or the Opposition — the self-proclaimed champions of the poor — have not made donations from their own funds, despite the fact that some of them have their coffers overflowing. Are their funds meant only to secure power?
HL Sharma, Amritsar