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Relevant issue
You have raised the issue of public concern through the cover story this issue “ECONOMY: Struck By Inflation” (SPOTLIGHT February 24). In fact, the current rate of inflation has come as a nightmare for the public. At a time when normal economic activities are frequently disrupted by programs of political parties, Maoists and the government alike to achieve their short and mid-term political goals, the high rate of inflation has added pain to injury. By covering the issue you have raised ‘the voice of the voiceless’ and we can but only hope that the situation improves.
Preeti Nyaupane
Banasthali
Analytical Article
The cover story this issue was very analytical and informative “ECONOMY: Struck By Inflation” (SPOTLIGHT February 24). As you have written, the high rate of inflation at the most odd times, is hitting the consumers hard. The growth of inflation ensued by frequent rise in fuel prices coupled by a low economic growth due to the conflict related reasons has started to increase anxiety in the people. They have started to feel insecure about their economic future. Had it not been for the remittances, the economy probably would have already collapsed. At these hours of crisis, it is the responsibility of the government, the political parties as well as the Maoists to make it a point not to conduct any activity that would hinder the normal economic activities. After all, they should understand that they are not going to remain unaffected if the entire economy collapses.
Dhirendra Pradhan
Ekantakuna
Peace Endangered
I agree with Prakash Man Singh’s opinion that the US ambassador’s recent comment has endangered peace in Nepal “Moriarty’s Statement Endangered the Peace” (SPOTLIGHT February 24). By bypassing the Maoists, which has created a complete reign in the rural areas and a reign through terror in the urban areas, there is no way we can attain peace. The parties, the Maoists as well as the monarch should think about this and not follow his remarks blindly.
Pratibha Shrestha
Maharajgunj
Promote Foreign Employment
As you have written in the cover story this issue the high rate of inflation has threatened the macro-economic stability “ECONOMY: Struck By Inflation” (SPOTLIGHT February 24). The economy has survived so far due to the remittances. While, foreign employment cannot be a permanent solution to the ailing economy, it can certainly be a relief. So, at such time of crisis, I think, it would be wise for the government and private sector to promote foreign employment opportunities.
Radha Khadka
Nepaltar
Different Point of View
I read the interview with the American Ambassador to Nepal James Francis Moriarty “We Want To Prevent Nepal From Becoming A Crazy Totalitarian State” (SPOTLIGHT February 24). While, it was quite insightful on most grounds and the concern he showed for the problems of Nepal is praiseworthy, it was not clear on certain assertions and I have a different point of view on such issues. He has stated that the system is very close to collapse, but does not elaborate how that was so. The country is certainly in a crisis, I being an optimistic person, do not see it close to collapse. However, looking at the panic-situation, it seems a real change is overdue. Such a change will establish normalcy in the country in the due course of time.
Jeet Bahadur Thapa
Baluwatar
Words of Caution
The interview of American ambassador Moriarty “We Want To Prevent Nepal From Becoming A Crazy Totalitarian State” (SPOTLIGHT February 24)” should help to open our eyes to the prevailing danger to Nepal. He has provided wise words of caution that all Nepalese should carefully and seriously think about. In a zeal to overthrow the direct rule by the King, the parties are beginning to get trapped in the ‘deadly embrace’ of the Maoists. At this moment words of cautions like those of Moriarty are hard to come by.
Kamal Pokharel
Hattisar
Leave Business Alone
The economic activities in the country have been badly affected by the ongoing insurgency “ECONOMY: Struck By Inflation” (SPOTLIGHT February 24). Due to frequent strikes, extortion and intimidation to entrepreneurs and lack of security has disrupted normal functioning of business activities. Not only investors are shying away from investing in new ventures, existing businesses are also on the threat of survival. While, many businesses have closed down as a result, others are on the verge of closing down. If this situation persists, it will not be long before the entire economy collapses. So, it is high time now that the government, the Maoists and the political parties be serious on this matter and leave the business sector free from violence and disruptions.
Anju Shrestha
Kalimati
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