Question

Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your views against the insensitive use of loudspeakers and a cause of sound pollution.

Answer 1

I have read an article in yesterday’s newspaper regarding the Government’s decision against including the use of loudspeakers for religious purposes. I am writing this letter to express my horror and indignation at the government’s decision. Without any restrictions from the reinforcing agencies, the use of loudspeakers for religious purposes has assumed alarming proportions. It is only at midnight when loudspeakers from religious places are silent.

But at 5 am the next morning they start blaring again. Loudspeakers, bands, etc used in marriages add much strain to the people in addition to the daily noise of horns from the vehicular traffic. The authorities have already registered about 90 decibels of sound. This can make people irritated and mad. This sound pollution along with air pollution has made life very hazardous.

The decision of the government on the premise of interference in the secular aspect of the Constitution will give unbridled freedom
to users of loudspeakers for religious purposes. I don’t mean to injure the religious sentiments of the people at large but human sentiments must be given precedence to the former. I, therefore, appeal to the Government to revive its decision and provide, at least, some minimum level of sound at which the loudspeakers could be used for religious purposes.

Answer 2

Answer:

Khanda Colony, Sector 10, Navi Mumbai

Dated 13rd February 2020

To

The Editor

The Times of India,

Mumbai.

Subject: The nuisance of insensitive use of loudspeakers.

Sir,

Through the columns of your esteemed daily newspaper, I would like to express my displeasure on the insensitive use of loudspeakers (PA Systems) in our towns and cities.

Festivals are a time of joy everyone look forward to each year. Festivals are a part of our personal, religious, and social life. The problem is not celebration of festivals, but the manner in which they are celebrated. Most of the important festivals are celebrated using loudspeakers at high volume throughout the day and all night long. There are restaurants, cafes and night clubs where loud music is played late into the night in the name of birthday celebrations and parties.

These are all public disturbance and a major cause of noice pollution. Noise pollution is known to cause headache, irritation, and other health problems. We must also have consideration for the sick people who want quiet time to rest and to sleep properly.

They disturb the sleep of the public. It interfere with the students studying for exams or doing their homeworks. The irresponsible use of loudspeakers will adversely affect their performance in exams and their future career.

The Supreme Court has banned the unauthorised use of loudspeakers. Therefore, I feel that the use of loudspeakers and loud music should be strictly checked in residential areas and defaulters severely penalised.

Yours sincerely,

N. K. SHARMA