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Article Of Caution
 The cover story titled “Changing Roadmap” (June 23) has urged Nepalese to be skeptical towards the controversial activities carried out by the parliament and be careful because they might mislead us by making tempting promises, which have no real value, because they are not fully committed towards their own declaration. On the one hand, they declare that there should be representation of at least 33% women in each sector of society and, on the other hand, they did not include even a single woman in the committee formed to draft the interim constitution. It is true that opposition should be together to achieve a success. However, one needs to be critical towards their wrong deeds. Before commenting about others, they need to be self-critical at first.
Jeevan KC
Battisputali
Wayward Policies
Parties, either they be of seven party alliance or the Maoists, are like institutions and their members are like their employees. Imagine if the employees were not made clear about an institution’s objective or each step it is going to take, then how could they achieve their goal for which they have teamed. It is almost impossible. The thing, which we don’t want to imagine, is being practiced by the seven party alliance. Members are not even informed about the eight-point agreement, which the top most leaders signed. The article of the cover story (June 23) made it clear that even many senior leaders including Ram Chandra Poudel and Arjun Narsingh K.C of the ruling Nepali Congress were unaware about the new agreement. That is very depressing and sheer irresponsibility on the part of the top leadership. They should remember that members are not merely the tools that are made to listen to decisions made by the top leaders. Rather, the members have all the right to be involved in the process of making decision and giving their views and suggestions. If they want peaceful landing of this critical situation, they first need to have contact with their members before taking such important steps.
Bikram Rana
Manbhawan
Change Policy Towards Nepal
The changed political situation in Nepal must impress upon the Indians to change their policy towards Nepal . In name India is a very friendly neighboring country. But our experiences do not prove it. Starting from Kosi and Gandak projects to Mahakali, Nepalese people have seen how India has tried to exploit us. India has always applied divide and rule policy in Nepal , like she has tried in other small countries of South Asia like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh . Now India must see that it is not in her interest. She cannot fool the smaller nations all the time. There has been a revolution in Nepal and Nepal wants India to be a good friend to her now. Nepalis people are very patient people. If they lose their patience they can become aggressive, which will not be good for India . India should not play with Nepal ’s weakness. It will be better for both if India changes her policy.
Devaki Nandan Ghimire
Kathmandu
Give Priority To Women
As I read the article “Time to Empower”(June 23) I came to know about the only one agency working for women that is ‘UNIFEM.’ I was very much excited to hear such a good news and I also felt proud as a woman. But as I went through the article, I realized that presently it is not even given the status of a full-fledged agency but only remains as a mere department of UNDP. Women who are not getting much attention, need an independent and strong women’s agency to raise their voice. However, it is unfortunate that UNIFEM is not being provided full resources and strong authority. Therefore we, women need to think of it more carefully. And we should be more active to resolve such problems. And we should realize that in the absence of such an agency, the rights of women will be undermined.
Sukanya Amatya
Patan
Economy First
The interview with professor Dr. Surya Subedi (June 23) tries to clarify that until and unless the economic prosperity is not gained the country can’t move ahead in the path of sustaining democracy and managing the change. Because until people are convinced that they are moving ahead towards a prosperous life, they are not going to stay quiet. As he states, Nepalese now need a political system, which is supportive of economic development.
Kisan Mahato
Maharajgunj
Good News
I am happy to learn that the Gross National Disposable Income (GNDI) has increased in the country (Saving Grace, June 23). Thanks to the increasing remittances, which helped to increase the disposable income of the people, the country is able to hold its economy together despite adverse situation. Since because of our young working force working in overseas countries we are able to survive, we need to pay tributes and respect to the workers. All kinds of immigration-related hassles for them during their overseas trip and return home must be abolished.
Janak Khadka
Jawalakhel
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