Thanks to the non stop chaos and pandemonium created by the Opposition parties, the Parliament is unable to transact any worthwhile business since the commencement of the monsoon session. August, 6)Thanks to the relentless disruptions by the Opposition, Parliament has been unable to conduct any meaningful business since the start of the monsoon session (Front page, August 6). V. Johan Dhanakumar,ChennaiFirst BudgetThe maiden Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu deserves appreciation for placing youth and women at the centre of its welfare agenda. The government’s decision to prioritise welfare despite fiscal constraints, banking on governance reforms to create additional fiscal space is significant. M. Jeyaram,Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu