unwarranted IT bashing

Text of the letter sent to the Times of India:

Before Sri Sujan Sengupta blames the IT industry for spreading the 'dangerous virus of capitalism' in Bangalore, vide his letter in your 'my times, my voice' columns today, he should first ask why, in his home state, the comrades are beginning to do exactly the same. Very clearly, the comrades are also now realising that the fig leaf of Socialism does not provide enough of a cover any more.

Capitalism may not quite be the answer. But, certainly the country has had enough of Socialism, and it is high time we moved on.

Now, the IT industry is the only industry that has helped generate employment opportunities for the educated youth in the country in such a big way. Their prosperity has in turn fuelled the growth of the other industries leading to creation of employment opportunities, both for the educated as well those less fortunate, in the other sectors also. India has phenomenal strengths in the IT field, there is a vast potential for growth, and the entire country could benefit immensely from it. Instead of celebrating this, it is a pity that the likes of Mr Sengupta choose to remain stuck in a time warp.