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New Agenda The cover story "Is Fresh Election A Way Out" (SPOTLIGHT, February 2) aptly indicated that in the given circumstances the opposition should have called for a fresh election. It is strange to find the UML bent on removing Prime Minister Koirala but not calling for an election. It is difficult to judge what is on their mind. All the opposition parties should give serious second-thought to their present proposition and identify a constitutional manner in which the Koirala government can be removed. Yagya Raj Sharma UML Is At It Again By deciding to take to the streets to demand the prime minister's resignation, the UML has once again exposed its immaturity. Their nearly one-decade experience in multiparty politics does not seem to have improved their working style. Why take to the streets when constitutional avenues are yet to be explored? If they believe that the prime minister has committed any wrongdoing, they should put their case before parliament and try to remove him through a no-confidence motion. Manoj Joshi Take Him To Task The opposition parties should join their hands to oust the Koirala government . If the prime minister is indeed involved in corruption, no stone should be left unturned by the opposition in ousting him. For far too long, high-level officials have engaged in corruption with impunity. This is sending a very wrong message about democracy itself. The wrongdoing of individuals should not be allowed to hold the whole system at ransom. Jeevan Gurung All Against Corruption If the dissidents within the Congress party are really against corruption, as they claim to be, they should join forces with the opposition parties in pulling the plug from the Koirala government. In fact, this is a chance for the dissidents to show to the Nepalese people that they are against corruption. But if they toe Koirala's line, then their commitments would be exposed as being hollow and without substance. Rajesh Bista Encouraging Signs Your cover story "The Silent Boom" (SPOTLIGHT January 26) was very interesting and encouraging. I came to know that although Nepal had entered first into Information Technology in the region, it lags far behind compared to others. Now there seems some silver lining in the dark clouds. Some private entrepreneurs have come forward with good prospects in this sector and the growing use of IT in Nepal also encourages them to further enhance their business. The government deserves praise for recognizing IT as a major tool for employment generation and economic growth. Thus, ultimately alleviating poverty. The recent move of the government in bringing the IT policy and commitment of presenting cyber laws in the coming session of the parliament is a welcome gesture. Now the time has come to work in coordinated way from all sectors to place Nepal in the world IT map. R. S. Thapa Drug Industry It was interesting to read your article "Prescription Rx" (SPOTLIGHT January 26). It is heartening to know that Nepalese pharmaceutical firms are able to manufacture 80 percent of essential drugs. Given proper initiatives, the industry can also start exporting drugs. Definitely, the authorities need to provide protection to the domestic pharmaceutical industry in the face of stiff competition from Indian drug manufacturers. Kiran Shrestha Safala's Search For Justice The article "Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied" (SPOTLIGHT January 26) exposed the weaknesses of the Nepalese judicial system. The search for justice has turned out to be one long and arduous exercise for many people like Safala Shrestha. The loopholes in the justice delivery mechanisms have proved costly for them. The concerned authorities from the judiciary, including judges and lawyers, need to seriously study this problem and come out with an efficient system. Mohan KC Correction In last week's story, "CHILDREN: Painful Picture", we misidentified the official of Child Workers in Nepal. He is Gauri Pradhan. The error is regretted. -Ed |
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