Bandipur Story
The cover story “Reviving Bandipur” was a breath of fresh air (SPOTLIGHT July 6). At a time when political issues have been dominating the whole national and social landscape, the story on the development and revival of Bandipur has provided a new perspective to readers. There are so many similar untold stories in this country. But due to our political preoccupation, media have not been able to highlight them all.
Keshav Gautam
Bishalnagar
Pertinent Topic
The article “CA Elections: Fair or Foul?” (SPOTLIGHT July 6) has raised the pertinent topic. It is quite clear that eight parties will hold the CA elections come hail or sunshine in November. Otherwise, they will lose the very basis of this government and the unity. But it is still unclear how they will be able to bring the situation of unrest to normalcy in Terai before November. Besides, Maoists excesses are still continuing. In such a situation, it will be safer to bet that the elections will not be fair or be held in fearless environment. But this topic is not being seriously discussed by our political leaders and civil society. Most of them state that election has to take place under any circumstance. They have not said that improving circumstance is as important as holding the elections because for an election to be widely credible and legitimate, the voters must not be allowed to feel that their vote is not being counted fairly.
Diwas Gurung
Chhetrapati
Justice For Judges
The article “Judges Need Justice” (SPOTLIGHT July 6) showed how the judiciary is being undermined. Without the independent judiciary, no country can be termed as a democratic one. A nation must have independent and effective judiciary to ensure justice and protect the people from the excesses of executive and legislative. Even constitution needs to be safeguarded by judiciary. In the absence of independent judiciary, nation’s democracy becomes vulnerable and susceptible to attacks by autocratic elements.
Birju Shrestha
Kalanki
Good Choice
The cover story on Bandipur was interesting (Reviving Bandipur, SPOTLIGHT July 6). Spotlight needs to cover such issues frequently. At a time when all other papers are concentrating their efforts in covering the political events, it has done story on Nepal 's one of the historically and culturally important sector. Keep up the spirit.
Sudha Shrestha
Via-email
Stress On Fairness
After reading the article "Constituent Assembly Elections, Fair or Foul?" (SPOTLIGHT July 6) it is discernable that conducting the election at any cost should not only be the main priority but the impartiality of the poll should also be considered. Home minister Krishna Sitaula's remark that the election should be conducted under any circumstance without taking into account its impartiality indicates that the government isn't concerned about the fairness of the election. Minister Sitaula did not say whether an unfair election would be recognized by the international community or even accepted by rebel groups within the country. If the insecurity and rebellion by different factions persist, it is obvious that the election will not be able to come up with desired outcome. The elections were also held during the direct rule of King but many people shunned it and it lost its credibility despite the government's claim that the election was free and fair.
Sabu Chettri
Via-email
Fairness In Doubt
I agree with the argument presented by the writer that the fate of the CA poll may also be the same if the government doesn't take immediate actions to create peaceful environment within November 10 "SPOTLIGHT July 6). Even though Maoist leaders seem zealous about the CA poll, however, the armed YCL might be one of the major obstacles to hold the poll. The organization has intimidated general people by taking the law in its own hand. Despite their claim that they have support of majority of Nepalese, many people are afraid of them. If the activities of this organization are not checked then the fairness of the election may be in jeopardy.
Rammani Sharma
Baneshwore
