Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Bitter agarian distress” (June 8). The farmer’s protest in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra is shocking. At a time when we are achieving success in space technology, we must ponder over a few questions — are we doing enough for our farmers IJ Are our policies meant for the people in generalIJ How long are we to stay at the 131st position in Human Development IndexIJ When will we give our farmers get the ownership and control of material resources as enshrined in Article 39(b) of our ConstitutionIJ When will our people have the right to an adequate means of livelihoodIJ