Letters to Editor - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 73,524.26 -719.08NIFTY 23,123.00 -243.70CRUDEOIL 8,771.00+ 157.00GOLD 154,737.00 -857.00SILVER 246,669.00 -1,868.00SENSEX 73,524.26 -719.08NIFTY 23,123.00 -243.70NIFTY 23,123.00 -243.70CRUDEOIL 8,771.00+ 157.00CRUDEOIL 8,771.00+ 157.00GOLD 154,737.00 -857.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>Updated - June 08, 2026 at 09:15 PM.Inflation weighs on govtApropos, ‘The dilemmas of Modi government’ (June 8). Inflation possesses an exceptional capacity to reshape political fortunes, often overshadowing policy successes and governance achievements. The 1998 Delhi Assembly election, where soaring onion prices became a potent symbol of public frustration and contributed to the BJP’s defeat, remains a cautionary lesson. Today, escalating fuel and cooking gas prices, triggered by geopolitical turbulence in West Asia, present a similarly formidable challenge. Although the Modi government can plausibly attribute these inflationary pressures to external disruptions, economic hardship experienced by households invariably translates into political dissatisfaction. Effective communication may temper public anger, but cannot entirely neutralise it. Nevertheless, the government’s successful management of the far more severe economic dislocations during the Covid-19 crisis offers grounds for cautious optimism.N Sadhasiva ReddyBengaluruPressure on all sidesAfter 12 years, any government looks tired, and external shocks test its reflexes. Trump tariffs, an Iran conflict that choked oil, a weak monsoon, fertilizer shortages, and $25 billion in foreign outflows have hit together. The rupee slid 10 per cent, inflation fears rise, and RBI struggles with volatility. Yet voter boredom, not policy failure, often drives change, as 1967 and 2011 proved. The BJP holds 240 seats but runs a thin coalition. AAP and TVK can disrupt a fed up electorate. Survival needs more than dribbles to the goal. It demands humility, inflation control, farmer relief, and coalition care. Longevity breeds hubris. Renewal beats routine.Babu CrishnaBengaluruChallenges in healthcareThis refers to ‘Healthy data’ (June 8). The NFHS-6 highlights notable progress in several areas — improvements in immunisation coverage , maternal healthcare utilisation and access to sanitation facilities. But challenges like stunting, wasting, underweight children and micronutrient deficiencies continue to affect millions of young lives. Child malnutrition affects cognitive development, educational achievement and the nation’s long term economic growth. Multi-pronged approaches like strengthening maternal health and nutrition before and during pregnancy, promoting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and complementary feeding afterwards are needed. Poshan Abhiyaan and mid-day meal schemes must be implemented diligently. Investments in digital healthcare infrastructure can enhance healthcare delivery and data driven decision-making.Bal GovindNoidaPublished on June 8, 2026Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }