 Nothing Amazing
If the government chooses to shrug off the existence of the Maoists despite knowing that they have become a big power by not touching their interests in the budget and not involving them in any other activities in the interest of the nation, then it is natural, the proclaimed budget has not been accepted by the Maoists (Overtaken by Uncertainty, July 21).
Birat Kumar
New Baneshwor
Better Late Than Never
As the saying goes haste makes waste. If any step is taken without adequate homework then such step is bound to result into a failure. If the government and the Maoists are not able to make each other assured about their commitment to go ahead to the elections for constituent assembly and do not respect each other's views in any matter of national interest, then think what will be their image in the international level where it is essential to win their confidence in order to obtain assistance from them, which is necessary to implement the budget (Overtaken By Uncertainty, July 21). The government, on the one hand, doesn't take any suggestion of Maoists when framing budget or sending letter to the UN, on the other hand, the Maoists do not take any step to neutralize their weapons. They first announce their decisions and then regret or criticize each other by blaming each other. This is not the proper way to move ahead.
Dinesh Pahadi
Kuleswor
Time To Act
It is a very touching story of Diwani Ghimire (“There Is No Environment For Returning,” July 21). Moreover, she has raised very genuine questions. Her question must be answered by both the parties. Now in such a situation who will take the responsibility of her condition and rescue her. Do they have any answer to give? Her past has gone. No one can bring her past life back. But the government must give some compensation to people like her.
Hari Thapa
Teku
Be Aware of Your Existence
The government, which is soon going to hand over its power to the interim government, cannot be authorized to formulate budget for the whole fiscal year. (Overtaken By Uncertainty July 21) It is I think very funny and is similar to the election carried out by the King’s government, which turned out to be useless exercise after the restoration of the parliament. All the provisions and policies including the budget formulation will face the same fate as the election. Because, the current budget, programs and policies do not have any representation from any power of society including the Maoists and civil society.
Diya Maharjan
Lalitpur
Don't Be Over Confident
The concerned persons who have taken the responsibility to lead the peace talks are in such a rush that they even don't think it necessary to take view of the prime minister before signing an agreement regarding the dissolution of House of Representatives and the formation of the interim constitution (Power by Elections Or Nomination, July 21.) Don't forget that Girija Prasad Koirala is the one who has succeeded to gain the confidence of rebel Maoists and led towards the first step of peace in the country. In this situation, by ignoring him no one can go ahead because the maximum credit of success of Janaandolan II goes to him. He is only the leader to whom Nepalese can believe at present.
Sudin Pandey
Bijuli Bazaar
Uneaval Treatment
When security forces are being tried and investigated for violation of human rights, why are the corrupt and unethical politicians being let off? Haven’t they committed if not more, equally heinous crimes against the nation which is tantamount to millions of poor countrymen? Why this discriminatory treatment? We think the corrupt and immoral politicians too must be thoroughly investigated and punished if found guilty. In a people’s democracy, no body howsoever big and powerful politician too, must be spared for cheating the country. What would be the difference between an autocratic monarchy and the people’s democracy if culprits happen to be above law? Would the human rights take note?
Members of honest
Civil Society
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