NEW DELHI, Jan. 18 -- Dear Shri Dilip Ghosh, I was startled by your comments on Nobel-laureate Amartya Sen, whom you called a "land-grabber". I thought I should not only set the record straight but also remind you that you know nothing about Sen and his contributions to India, nay the world. I know your worldview is that of the RSS, where you had your political baptism. You toiled for long years as a 'pracharak' (foot soldier) of the RSS in Andaman and Nicobar islands and you have been rewarded with several posts, including the presidentship of the BJP in West Bengal.

I have no intention of questioning your political thoughts and your habit of drinking cow urine. Those are your personal issues about which I have no complaints. However, I...