Sir — This refers to the report, “Amid plunging Re, chaotic mkt, Chidambaram applies ‘all is well’ balm” (August 23). Every now and then, the Union Minister for Finance gives pep talks and does nothing to boost the economy and uplift market sentiments. Mr Chidambaram and his Government have left the aam aadmi struggling to make both ends meet. It would be better if he emulates our Prime Minister and maintains a studious silence than dish out homilies that fail to enthuse the market or the people.