Race For Power
The cover story A New Phase of Instability (June 06-12) was interesting to read. One of the notable features of present political trend is the inability of political leaders to decide the person for the post of president and prime minister. Till a month ago, all political parties could blame the institution of monarchy for all these instability but now who will they blame for their failure in nominating the president. As it is said morning shows the day, inability of political parties to reach agreement on political stalemate shows that a new phase of political instability is looming large.
Shiva Shrestha
Via Email
Easy Elimination
Nepalese political leaders abolished the monarchy in an easy manner. Of course, king Gyanendra's failure to perceive the level of regional rivalry was responsible for the demise of monarchy from Nepal. But, the response of common people is also very frustrating as nobody has shown guts to oppose the decision. Where have all the people who had welcomed the dissolution of elected government in October 2, 2003 and royal takeover of February 1, 2005 gone now? I know the common people are yet to speak out. The decision of the first meeting of CA will prove a historic blunder.
Kalyan Rana
Berlin , via-email
Great Change
I want to salute the great comrades of CPN-Maoist for turning Nepal into a republic. The credit for making Nepal republic goes to Maoists. For their great contribution, they should be given chance to form the government. CPN-Maoist leader Prachanda rightly pointed out that there is no need to hand over power to the parties, which were rejected by the people. Maoists are the sole power now who can drive the country and protect Nepal's independence and sovereignty. It is in the interest of all Nepalese people to come out to street, if necessary, to wipe out all the reactionaries of CPN-UML and Nepali Congress.
Ghanashyam Ghimire
London Via-email
Rainy Days Ahead
The coming days are challenging for us as all the forces are making efforts to push Nepal towards the prolonged course of political instability. At a time when all major Nepalese media run by big houses are opposing CPN-Maoists, it is up to small media like yours to support them. We have to keep in mind that only the Maoists can save Nepal's sovereignty and independence. Of course, there are so many anti-national persons in Maoists' upper rank but the cadres who sacrificed their whole life to defend the country's independence will not tolerate any interference in sovereignty. Nepali Congress and CPN-UML leaders have already shown that they are not reliable force. Let us test the Maoists and send them to the government to defend the country.
Pralhad Shah
Via email
Politicized Matters
Your magazine concentrated much on politics in recent months. I have not seen any good story addressing the challenges faced by common people. How long do we have to read the stories of futile exercise of government making and government breaking? People have been suffering from high price rise of essential commodities, fuel shortages and disruption of normal life. I hope your magazine will cover more people-friendly news in coming days.
Nirmala Lama
Melbourne , Via-email
Boring Interview
It was very boring to read the interview of Nepalese ambassador to US Dr. Suresh C. Chalise. After reading his interview, I realized that he came here to boast about himself. All of us know how Krishna Prasad Bhattarai had fired him from office. By giving three full pages for Dr. Chailse, Spotlight also seems to be involved in a campaign to promote him. While home minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula, Dr. Shekhar Koirala and Amaresh Kumar Singh, who played very important role to bring Maoists in the peace process, have not boasted their efforts, who is Dr. Chalise is to take all the credit?
Jagat Kishore
Via-email
