SIR second phaseThere can be no second opinion that the SIR exercise being carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI) is not only against the Constitution but is also being done with an ulterior motive — the exercise in Bihar is an example. The higher judiciary should not remain a mute spectator to any attempt made to disenfranchise voters.Tharcius S. Fernando,ChennaiThe allegations of potential disenfranchisement being put forth by many State governments cannot be dismissed. It is imperative that the ECI ensures that the process is conducted in a very fair manner to maintain the integrity of our electoral democracy.Salini Reghuraj,Mambaram, Kannur, KeralaThe ECI must learn from its mistakes and make sure that it is accountable to voters. Meticulous planning and taking every voter into confidence have to be its priority. The ECI has to make sure that it can defend its actions.Chiraag G.V.,Shivamogga, KarnatakaWe cannot stick to an electoral list that was prepared a long time ago. In fact, the SIR will only streamline the electoral process and is the first step in the right direction. The political parties opposed to the idea should provide constructive ideas to make elections more transparent.V. Lakshmanan,Tiruppur, Tamil NaduBoardroom battlesThe ancient dictum of Chanakya found modern embodiment in Jamsetji Tata’s belief that industry must exist not merely for profit but for the progress of the people it touches. The Tata philosophy was built on trusteeship capitalism — the idea that enterprise is a means to uplift society, not just enrich shareholders. A chunk of Tata equity rests with philanthropic trusts. In an era obsessed with profits, the Tatas face the challenge to temper capitalism with compassion, serving both enterprise and equity. Despite boardroom debates, that legacy may yet prevail over primacy to the balance sheet.R. Narayanan,Navi MumbaiPublished - November 06, 2025 12:24 am IST