I have been a regular reader of articles by Mr Arpi on rediff. Was pained to read so many comments that had a derogatory and personal tone against Mr Arpi. People who have advised him to "leave India", "Shut up", etc. and have commented on the right of Mr Arpi to write on this topic, and have questioned him as to what he has done about these problems, must definitely be newcomers to the rediff site and are unaware about the sustained manner in which Mr Arpi has drawn attention of readers at large to several important issues concerning India, its heritage, its spiritual legacy, political blunders of our leadership, Tibet, China, strategic issues, etc. To people who question his credentials to write on this topic, I would like to say that I know how much Mr Arpi loves this beloved Motherland of mine - the place he has adopted as his place of residence out of a deep love and reverence for Her spiritual greatness. If anything has motivated him to comment about shortcomings (sharing only 5% weightage) it is only his desire to see these problems solved. Folks are entitled to factually argue for or against any of his 10 points, BUT, Please - No personally directed comments. Thank You.
