LETTER TO THE EDITOR

FORMAT OF A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

1. Sender’s Address
(Your address)



2. Date
Date: __ / __ / 20__

3. Receiver’s Address
The Editor
Name of the Newspaper
City

4. Subject Line
Subject: __________________________

5. Salutation
Respected Sir/Madam,

6. Body of the Letter
(Para 1 – Introduction)
(Para 2 – Main Problem / Details)
(Para 3 – Request / Suggestion)

7. Closing Line
Thanking you,

8. Complimentary Close
Yours sincerely,
Your Name
Class / Occupation (if required)


COMMON LINES YOU CAN USE IN EVERY EDITOR LETTER

🔹 Opening Lines (Any One)

  • I would like to draw your kind attention to the issue of __________.
  • Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to highlight __________.
  • I want to bring into notice the serious problem of __________.

🔹 Problem Description Lines

  • This problem is causing great inconvenience to the public.
  • People are suffering due to this problem every day.
  • The situation is becoming worse day by day.
  • Despite several complaints, no proper action has been taken.

🔹 Request / Suggestion Lines

  • I request the concerned authorities to look into this matter seriously.
  • Proper and immediate action should be taken as soon as possible.
  • I hope the authorities will take necessary steps to solve this problem.

🔹 Closing Lines

  • I shall be highly thankful to you.
  • I hope you will publish this letter in your newspaper.
  • Thanking you for your cooperation.

BLANK TEMPLATE YOU CAN COPY & USE DIRECTLY

Sender’s Address  
__________________  
__________________  

Date: __ / __ / 20__

The Editor  
Name of the Newspaper  
City  

Subject: __________________________

Respected Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw your kind attention to __________________________.

This problem is causing great inconvenience to the public. Despite several complaints, no proper action has been taken so far.

I request the concerned authorities to take immediate action to solve this problem. I shall be highly thankful to you for this.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,  
Your Name  
Class / Occupation

1. LETTER ON ROAD POTHOLES

Sender’s Address
A-23, Shyam Nagar
Delhi – 110018

Date: 30 November 2025

The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Subject: Dangerous potholes on main road of Shyam Nagar

Respected Sir/Madam,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw your kind attention to the problem of dangerous potholes on the main road of Shyam Nagar.

Due to these potholes, many accidents have occurred and people face great difficulty in travelling. During the rainy season, the situation becomes even worse. School children and elderly people suffer the most.

I request the concerned authorities to take immediate action and repair the road at the earliest. I hope you will publish this letter in your newspaper.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Rohit Kumar
Class 10


2. LETTER ON WATER SHORTAGE

Sender’s Address
H-45, Raj Nagar
Ghaziabad

Date: 30 November 2025

The Editor
Hindustan Times
Ghaziabad

Subject: Severe water shortage in Raj Nagar

Respected Sir/Madam,
I would like to draw your kind attention to the serious problem of water shortage in Raj Nagar.

For the last two months, residents have been facing an acute water crisis. People are forced to buy water at high prices. Students and working people are badly affected.

I request the authorities to ensure regular water supply in the area as soon as possible. I shall be highly thankful to you.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Aman Verma
Resident


3. LETTER ON LOUDSPEAKER NOISE POLLUTION

Sender’s Address
C-12, Green Park
Jaipur

Date: 30 November 2025

The Editor
Dainik Bhaskar
Jaipur

Subject: Noise pollution due to loudspeakers

Respected Sir/Madam,
Through your respected newspaper, I want to bring to notice the problem of noise pollution caused by loudspeakers in our locality.

Loud music is played late at night during marriages and functions. It disturbs students, senior citizens, and sick people. Even after repeated complaints, no strict action has been taken.

I request the concerned authorities to take strict action against this problem. I hope my voice will reach the right ears.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Neha Sharma
Class 9


4. LETTER ON STRAY DOG MENACE

Sender’s Address
G-18, Patel Nagar
Mumbai

Date: 30 November 2025

The Editor
The Indian Express
Mumbai

Subject: Menace of stray dogs in Patel Nagar

Respected Sir/Madam,
I wish to draw your attention to the growing problem of stray dogs in Patel Nagar.

Stray dogs have become very aggressive and many children have been bitten recently. People feel unsafe even during daytime. The situation is getting worse day by day.

I request the municipal authorities to take immediate steps to control this problem. I hope you will publish my letter in your newspaper.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Rahul Mehta
Resident


5. LETTER ON CLEANLINESS OF PUBLIC PARK

Sender’s Address
B-10, Lajpat Nagar
New Delhi

Date: 30 November 2025

The Editor
The Hindu
New Delhi

Subject: Poor cleanliness of public park in Lajpat Nagar

Respected Sir/Madam,
Through your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw attention to the poor condition of the public park in Lajpat Nagar.

The park is full of garbage, broken benches, and foul smell. It has become a breeding place for mosquitoes. Morning walkers and children are unable to use the park properly.

I request the authorities to clean the park regularly and arrange proper maintenance. I shall be highly thankful to you.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Pooja Gupta
Class 8


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