Government but the gentleman is still languishing in security detention. If what is alleged is true the D.M. has not the necessary outlook to hold charge of a district. It is indeed a pity that when matters like this were reportedly brought to the notice of the Provincial Government the administration failed to take the necessary remedial steps.
6. Complaints were heard about the keenness of V.I.P.s for personal publicity. Personal publicity unless strictly controlled can have very damaging effect on the reputation of the regime as such. Our Ministers were alleged to be paying frequent visits to their home towns, which was furnishing materials for hostile propaganda.
7. As against this rather distressing background there is considerable enthusiasm amongst the younger elements (not of the pro-communist groups but definitely pro-Pakistan and rightist group) to be able to do something for building up of the nation. No effort has been made to harness this enthusiasm. Unless this is done quickly, these elements will feel discouraged and the enthusiasm itself may die down in the absence of a suitable outlet.
