A letter of complaint to the editor of a newspaper shall begin with :

Correct option is A

A formal letter of complaint published in a newspaper typically starts by referencing the medium (“Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper...”), setting an appropriate formal tone and context for the issue being raised. This opening signals respect for the publication and clarifies the intent to address a larger public.

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Letters to the editor are formatted to catch editorial attention and clarify their purpose.

Customarily, the phrase “Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper...” is used in English-language Indian journalism to introduce matters of social or civic concern, blending politeness with focus.

This establishes the genre as a public platform for grievance redressal and civic engagement.
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Additional Knowledge

(2) and (3) are topic sentences appropriate as body paragraphs, not ideal as openings.

(4) “Proud privilege” may suit letters of thanks or achievement, not complaints.