With reference to the report Malnutrition a national shame, says PM (January 11), our political leaders and policy-makers should be ashamed of themselves that even after so many years of Independence, 45% of our children are malnourished. But let's not blame the political class only. The fault is ours too because we don't keep a tab on the usage of funds meant to tackle these issues. Every election, voters get swayed by caste and religion. Instead, we should demand a report card on development issues from the leaders. Only then, will they be forced to take constructive action.
--Gyan Prakash Jain, via email
