Dear Editor,
Since the present administration came to office, a large number officials have been dismissed from their positions, or as has been euphemistically stated, “sent on leave.” Among these are persons who occupied high profile offices, but as we are learning the dismissals did not stop there. Individuals from across the board have been affected, with lives and families damaged. What is also evident is that the process is continuing.
Anecdotally, it would appear that the vast majority of those dismissed are persons of a particular ethnic group. I am sure the authorities have their reasons, but to lay to rest speculations that can undermine the fabric of society, I would like to suggest a sort of ethnic impact statement to include the ethnicity of those dismissed, the positions they held, and reasons for the dismissals. Of course, such a statement must also include whether those positions have since been filled and by which ethnic groups.
Such transparency will immeasurably help the cause of social cohesion.
Yours faithfully,
Swami Aksharananda
