CBSE Class 10 English Letter to the Editor Notes Set 02

This page continues the Class 10 English Letter to the Editor notes with 12 more sample letters in the proper newspaper format. The letters deal with political issues such as women’s reservation, corruption and consumer rights, economic issues such as monuments, festival funds and interest rates, and health issues such as cancer, diabetes, junk food and rural hygiene.

(b) Political Issues

Letter to the Editor regarding women’s reservation

79, Patel Nagar
Delhi
2nd April, 20XX

The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi

Subject: Women’s Reservation

Sir

It is unfortunate that in a country where women have occupied very high positions of office, Women’s Reservation bill is yet to be ratified by the parliament. When the bill was passed by Rajya Sabha in 2010, Mrs Sonia Gandhi was the chairperson of UPA, Mrs Meira Kumar was the Lok Sabha speaker and Sushma Swaraj was the leader of opposition. Despite of these political heavy weights and a strong support for the bill across all sections of the society, the bill could not be passed by Lok Sabha owing to reluctance and opposition by some political parties.

Every political leader talks very high about women power but do not support a bill which is intended for political elevation of women in the country. The mindset of the politicians that women are considered to be inferior and can be taken for granted as far as politics is considered, should change. Women are no less than but infact are surpassing men and have shown their immense potential in almost every field in the country.

I wish that this bill is passed so that more women are able to shine in this field of politics and show their abilities.

Yours truly
Divya Mathur

Letter to the Editor about our fight against corruption and fate of Tainted Ministers

550/A, Safdarjung Enclave
New Delhi - 110023

The Editor
The Indian Express
New Delhi

Subject: Fight Against Corruption by the Government

Sir

Through the esteemed columns of your daily I would like to draw the attention of the people towards rampant corruption found in every area of administration. Inspite of tall claims by our respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eliminate corruption from the root, nothing substantial seems to be done. The ministers involved in any scam are still holding to their position. No concrete steps have been taken to punish these Tainted Ministers or to stop them from holding the position in their respective office.

If leaders are corrupt and still holding their office what do we expect from the common public? There can be no eradication of the problem of corruption unless our leaders become role models, set aside their greed and show true qualities of a leader. Today unfortunately every leader is busy in making money, adhering to wrong practices in money laundering.

I wish we had the leaders like Gandhiji or Sardar Patel to inspire people and to root out corruption from our society.

Yours sincerely
Vandana

Letter to the Editor about abuse of Human Rights and Freedom of Expression in India

435, Sector - 17
Chandigarh

The Editor
The Tribune
Chandigarh

Subject: Freedom of Expression in India and Abuse of Human Rights

Sir

Through the esteemed columns of your daily, I wish to throw light on present political scene as witnessed in many parts of our country. Human rights permit freedom of expression–dissent and protests in a peaceful manner. Constructive dissent and criticism is vital for reaching consensus in a vibrant democracy. However, destructive dissent and criticism, based on appeasement of caste and communal vote bank politics, provoking violence is contra unity, integrity and security of society and nation.

Leaders, particularly when out of power, indulge on all sorts of acts to depict the ruling party in a bad light.

Today, it is common practice for leaders out of power to express dissent with ruling regimes policies and make incendiary speeches to incite and excite their followers to turn protests into violent arson. Recently, looting and destroying public and private properties, besides gang raping of women has been experienced on a large scale.

To save these people under the shelter of civil liberties is not right. The guilty should be punished and compensation should be charged from these guilty people who were engaged in destroying public property. Our Indian laws are very flexible, weak and guilty, people get away without being punished.

I hope our politicians start taxing their brains and realise the amount of harm they are incurring to the society.

Yours sincerely
V Laxman

Letter to the Editor about Consumer Movement against black marketing and adulteration

A/355, Sarvpriya Vihar
New Delhi
June 25, 20XX

The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi

Subject: Consumer Movement Against Black Marketing

Sir

Through the esteemed columns of your newspaper I wish to bring the attention of the concerned authorities towards the continuous price rise and black marketing.

So many times we face that some essential items disappear from the shelves when the shopkeepers anticipate a price hike. But the same item may be available in the black market if one is able to pay more money.

Adulteration is another problem that has become the habit of traders in absence of stringent laws. Almost everything milk, pulses, spices, medicines are adulterated without bothering about the safety of human lives.

There is an absolute need for people to come together and form a consumer association. This association can aware people of their rights as consumers. The Consumer Movement should take the responsibility to inform the concerned authorities against such shopkeepers who indulge in black marketing and selling adulterated food items.

We must also protest against governments apathy towards such issues and pester the policy makers to think about the welfare of its people.

I hope the concerned authorities will wake up and take some concrete actions.

Yours sincerely
Devansh Sharma

(c) Economical Issues

Letter to a national daily about the misuse of funds and neglect of priceless historical monuments in and around your city

B-12, Adarsh Colony
New Delhi
August 10, 20XX

The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Subject: Poor condition of Historical Monuments

Sir

I, being a responsible citizen of democratic India, consider it my duty to attract public attention, through the esteemed columns of your prestigious newspaper, to the neglectful and miserable condition of historical monuments which are symbols of our past glory and grandeur. They are priceless records of our past history, but have fallen victims to the criminal neglect by the officials. I had also brought it to the notice of the Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India, but there was no response. This callous indifference on the part of political authorities concerned has compelled me to approach you through this letter.

If you personally visit some of the monuments like the Humayun Tomb, Tughlak Kila, Qutub Minar etc you will realise that they are losing their shape and are getting dilapidated day by day with the passage of time. Their walls are mouldering, roofs are getting cracked, bricks and stone pieces are losing plaster and the top corners of walls have already crumbled. All this is due to the lack of proper maintenance.

I was shocked to see the deteriorating condition of our national heritage. Despite of being well funded for the maintenance, the leaders and the authorities neglect the restoration of the heritage of the country. They, instead, misuse the budget and fall into the trap of corruption. I request you to oblige me by publishing this letter in your paper, so that the concerned authorities are awakened in time and the priceless Historical Monuments are saved and preserved.

Yours truly
Shambhu Kaushik

Letter to the Editor about misuse of funds to hold Indian festivals

G - 34, Azad Apartments
Hauz Khas
New Delhi - 110019
March 30, 20XX

The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi

Subject: Misuse of Funds by Government Agencies

Sir

Through your columns I wish to share my views regarding misuse of funds (large amount) by government agencies. In a country where majority of the people are groaning under the weight of poverty, hunger and disease, the festivals that are held at different places are nothing but a gross misuse of national funds. Crores of rupees worth foreign exchange were doled out to hold Indian festivals in the UK, France, USA, Japan and Sweden. The government has lamely tried to justify these in the name of the growth of tourism, and awareness of India’s rich cultural heritage, nobody is fooled by these explanations.

We seem to have enough money to waste on extravaganzas like Apan Utsav or World Cultural Festival, when millions live below poverty line. It is very easy to talk of austerity sitting in an ivory tower. The government is totally apathetic to the plight of its people. It simply denies all logic as to how the government can waste large sums on such festivals, when our people are dying of hunger.

Moreover only very elite class get the opportunity to witness such events. Our millions of poverty ridden people perhaps sleep without food or commit suicide as they are unable to bear the burden of debt.

I request the concerned authorities to wake up to the reality and do something for those millions who had voted them to power with tremendous hope, confidence and faith.

Yours truly
Vaibhav Aggarwal

Letter to the Editor regarding reduction of interest rates for schemes affecting senior citizens

676/B, Vishal Enclave
Kondli
Delhi
May 23, 20XX

The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Subject: Reduction in Interest Rates of Banks

Sir

With the recent proposal by Government of India to reduce the rate of interest from 9.3% w.e.f. 1-4-20XX on 5 years term deposit under Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) will affect heavily the senior citizens survival.

The employees retired from Public sectors get a pension of Rs. 1,428/- per month. Hence the retired employees survive on the interest by depositing (Max limit of Rs. 15 lakhs) their hard earned terminal benefits either in Post Offices or in Nationalised Banks. Hence for them the monthly pension is only the interest so earned with the recent decision of reducing interest rate, with the present cost of living (going-up day by day) it would be very difficult to survive, for the aged, retired personnel, above 60 years.

Hence the Government of India has to reconsider the decision at least in respect of senior citizens.

Yours sincerely
SN Suri

(d) Health and Medical Issues

Letter to the Editor to publish information regarding the fatal disease-Cancer

29 Kamla Nagar
New Delhi
August 15, 20XX

The Editor
The Times
New Delhi

Subject: Rise in Cases of Cancer

Sir/Madam

This is to apprise you that the cases of cancer are on a rise in our country. As surveyed by Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, it was found that approximately 290 people are diagnosed with cancer each day.

Though there are few kinds of cancer that are curable but the chances of its revival are also very high. Medical science has not yet discovered a permanent cure for cancer. Cancer has become one of the common killer disease now. It is claiming more and more innocent lives with each passing day. The causes of cancer are not well-known. No particular information is laid on common platforms for a common man to know.

I request you to please apprise the public with information about cancer through the columns of your esteemed daily.

Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Neeraj Vadhok

Letter to the Editor for information regarding upsurge of seasonal fevers

26, Dalton Ganj
Kolkata
10th April, 20XX

The Editor
The Times of India
Kolkata

Subject: Request for Information about Seasonal Diseases and Fevers

Sir

Using your esteemed medium I would like to draw attention of the general public as well as the government agencies towards dangerous seasonal diseases and fever that occur from time to time.

All of us are aware that hundreds of people die every year due to seasonal fevers like dengue, swine flu or ebola diseases. Main reason is that people are not aware of symptoms of these and preventive measures that can be taken to protect oneself from the disease.

I request the concerned authorities at centre as well as state levels to publish information about these diseases so that people become aware of the symptoms. Wide scale publicity about the preventive measures should be given so that timely action may prevent many casualties. Public hoardings and advertisements can be used for this purpose.

I hope that these thoughts will find some space in the Reader’s Speak Column.

Yours sincerely
Ashwin Majumdar

Letter to the Editor about increasing cases of Diabetes in India

House No 2, X block
Sundar Nagar
New Delhi

The Editor
The Indian Express
New Delhi

Subject: Indians are Topper in Cases of Diabetes

Sir

Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to throw light on some facts which are scary but not taken enough care of.

India tops the list for the highest number of cases of Diabetes Mellitus in the world. The non-communicable chronic disease has become a major public health problem for the country. All these days government has been giving more importance to the infectious diseases which was apt but due attention has not been given to DM. The National Programme for non-communicable diseases which includes DM also is still in incipient stage. The disease is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, tuberculosis, kidney failure, blindness and non-traumatic amputations. There is substantial delay in diagnosis or detection after its onset; on an average 10 years.

Therefore its high time that an aggressive campaign for prevention, detection and treatment of DM should be launched in India. Major emphasis should be on prevention as it is simple, easy and cost-effective; which should target settings like schools, colleges and workplaces. If we fail to control the epidemic at this stage then it will lead to more and more secondary health problems, increased number of deaths and increased healthcare cost not only for people (out of pocket expenditure) but also for the government which will eventually lead to decreased productivity of the nation as a whole.

I hope the concerned authorities wake up and take remedial measures to stop this diseases taking its toll.

Yours truly
Subbulaxmi

Letter to the Editor regarding health hazards caused by junk food

591, Ashok Vihar
Delhi
25 April, 20XX

The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Subject: Health Hazards Caused by Junk Food

Sir

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I would like to express my views about health hazards caused by junk food.

Health is wealth. Nowadays, the people are tarnishing their own health by eating what we now call as junk food. People are stealing wealth from their own hands by eating such foodstuff.

Why is the fast food known as junk food? It is because junk = trash = rubbish. We are mingling this trash in our wealth to ruin our health. It is said that healthy mind resides in a healthy body but when the unhealthy body is there, then what? No healthy mind then?

Every person has a fervor of having pizzas, burgers etc but what about the homemade food? Is it a toxic which when consumed will become lethal? We are least concerned about our health. By eating junk, people get deprived of the nutrients they get from home cooked food. The cold drink, which is being drunk, contains pesticides, these very cold drinks dissolve calcium and enamel also from our body.

Eating junk food causes many problems like obesity as the food contains innumerable amount of fats along with extra carbohydrates and salts. This even results in problems like high blood pressure, cholesterol, anemia and many such detrimental problems. Eating fast food increases the possibility of cardiac problem in children also.

People relish such trash food and forget that they are jeopardising their health. They trust the chefs preparing such foodstuff without even realising their consequences.

The youths of today must realise that junk food is good in taste but it is not good for our health. They must understand that by eating junk food very often, they are inviting troubles. Eating junk food in very moderate amount and at long gaps may not harm that much but as youth of today indulge in devouring junk foods very often will certainly result in spoiling their health.

I hope my letter will give a wake up call to parents as well as youngsters against the too much intake of junk food.

Yours truly
Ankita Bajaj

Letter to the Editor regarding creating awareness towards health and hygiene among rural people

51, Mahveer Nagar
Binny Complex
Jaipur
5th April, 20XX

The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi

Subject: Creating Awareness Towards Health and Hygiene

Sir

Through the columns of your newspaper, I wish to draw the attention towards the negligent attitude of people towards basic health and hygiene in our villages. The villagers are mostly uneducated and pay no attention towards sanitation and personal hygiene. This results in frequent ill health for most of our rural folks.

The government should organise health camps where the villagers can be made aware of the importance of sanitation and how to avoid getting infections. Health check ups by specialists can enlighten them about such chronic diseases as cardiac arrest, diabetes, cholera, jaundice etc. A small dispensary with a doctor should be set up in every village for their regular check ups. The villagers must be taught the importance of cleanliness.

Construction of personal toilets in each house must be insisted and helped by state agencies to prevent open defecation which causes many diseases.

During summer and winter break volunteers from school visit different villages to teach them the importance of personal hygiene and awareness about several vaccinations.

I hope through these efforts we can improve the health issues among our rural folks.

Yours sincerely
Madhav