Trafficking Trouble
The cover story on girl trafficking once again brought this vital issue to the fore ("Girl Trafficking: Rising Concern, SPOTLIGHT October 12). Nepal's image has been tarnished because it has been unable to check the growing girl trafficking. Thousands of naïve girls are trafficked every year. They end up in brothels in Indian cities. This inhuman activity has been going on despite efforts by various quarters including NGOs. The need of the hour is to bring together authorities of both the countries, NGOs, INGOs, and activists to jointly fight the menace.
Janak KC
Balaju
Stop Trafficking
It is essential to work hard within the boundaries of the country to root out the problem of girl trafficking ("Girl Trafficking: Rising Concern, SPOTLIGHT October 12). Because, in villages people close their eyes towards the trafficking due to extreme poverty. Lured by fast cash and job, families tend to overlook the inhumane aspect of this business. Socio-economic uplifting and awareness-raising programs are needed in these villages. Income-generating activities should be promoted in rural poverty-stricken areas. This will automatically take care of the problem.
Himal Bista
Sanepa
Remembering Rangoon
The article by Shishir Gupta "Rangoon Isn't Kathmandu" (October 12) reproduced in the Spotlight pointed to some stark facts. It shows how gullible our leaders are to the foreign influence. From 12-point deal signed in New Delhi to various hobnobbing, the leaders seem to have forsaken the issue of national sovereignty in their rush to restore democracy. Shouldn't democracy and nationalism co-exist? Shouldn't they be compatible with each other? Why is it that in Nepal, democracy and nationalism have been two poles apart? It is high time that the leaders bring democracy and nationalism together in order to safeguard sovereignty and integrity of this nation.
Bhaskar Basnet
Samakhusi
Election Mirage
Nepali people have once again been robbed off their chance to vote their representatives to power. Because of irrational behavior by the Maoists, the November 22 election has been cancelled. No one is sure when next election will take place. The Maoist have exposed their real face by derailing the polls. They said they want republic now. Republic would have come on November 23 but they derailed the election. Who has benefited? Not the people of Nepal, that is for sure.
Krishna Gautam
Siphal
Hold Elections
It is sad to see how things have started unraveling in Nepal. Gone are the euphoric days post Jana Andolan II when everybody was talking about new Nepal. Now, the very word new Nepal is beginning to sound allergic to many. The pivotal issue of Constituent Assembly election has been submerged due to unreasonable politicking. Even though all the parties have agreed to establish republic, the election could not take place. It is strange to see how such a wide understanding on such key issue has failed to bring the various parties together. The Maoists are adamant on two demands – they say you fulfill either full republic or full PR election system. This pattern of position shows they are not sincere on either of the two demands. So, it is nothing but their intention to derail the election, which has brought about this situation. Fulfilling their current demands is no guarantee that election will be allowed to take place smoothly. Troubled days lies ahead for this nation.
Birat Rai
Satdobato
