Sir — This refers to the article, “Thinking of last man in the line” (September 16) by Sudip Bhattacharyya. In the name of liberalisation, India has been following the model of capitalism. However, we must not forget that this kind of barbaric capitalism has been totally discarded by countries in North America and Europe. They have promoted themselves from police states to welfare states and are according top priority to human development. A welfare state ensures freedom of an individual as well as guarantees his/her social security. Unfortunately, India’s disinvestment policy and the policy of gifting the education and health sectors to private players without meaningful controls, negate the concept of a welfare state, as they cause unemployment.