GST 2.0, the realityThe tax cuts of essential goods and services, effected as part of GST reforms, have been hyperbolically termed as a “festival of savings”. However, it was the same government that introduced the GST with ‘several’ slabs that financially burdened the common man. It should not be forgotten that poverty/low income is still a lived reality for millions of our compatriots. A lot more needs to be done to enhance the purchasing power of a majority of people. We must bring about structural changes and evolve a just social and economic order — “just” being the operative word.G. David Milton,Maruthancode, Tamil NaduGaza genocideIt is unfortunate that most of the world has remained a passive spectator to the genocide committed in Gaza. Even more tragic is that India remains tight- lipped. The Nazi Holocaust appears stunted compared to the genocide in the Gaza strip committed by Israeli Jews.One hopes the world will awaken (‘World’ page, “U.K., Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state in a seismic shift”, September 22).Tharcius S. Fernando,ChennaiCare for senior citizensTamil Nadu has a significant and growing elderly population, projected to be about 18.2% of the total population by 2031. To protect the rights, welfare and rehabilitation of the elderly, the Government must constitute a Tamil Nadu Elders Rights Commission. It should have all the powers of a civil court. There also needs to be more old age homes and day care centres in rural areas.Empower Sankar,Thoothukudi, Tamil NaduPublished - September 23, 2025 12:24 am IST