Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Troubles don’t end at FTII” (June 17). Why does the NDA Government settle for the second best for some of the more high-profile appointmentsIJ Gajendra Chauhan, the little known actor is best known for his role as Yudhisthira in the TV series Mahabharata.
The point is that iconic institutions require iconic heads to maintain their image and standards. Favouring its own for key jobs is fine so long as the appointees are the best in their respective fields. Otherwise, the ruling party stands to forfeit much goodwill.