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Well-Placed Argument Your cover story "Consensus Or Confrontation?" (SPOTLIGHT, June 29) has raised a genuine argument that the current parliament has been unable to do even its basic job. The continuous struggle for power among the ruling and opposition and the long-drawn demand for the prime minister’s ouster have effectively overshadowed the parliamentary proceedings. In such a scenario, it would be prudent to go for fresh elections rather than persisting with the problem. Navin Joshi Some Parliament The unending duel between the opposition and the ruling parties and among ruling party members shows no sign of abetting. As such, there is no alternative to going for mid-term elections and getting fresh mandate ("Consensus Or Confrontation?", SPOTLIGHT, June 29). In fact, so many things have happened in the country after the last general election that it would be wiser to seek a fresh mandate from the sovereign people. Kamal Bista Work, Or Else… It is ridiculous that the MPs continue to enjoy their perks and benefits even as they refuse to sit down for the session ("Consensus Or Confrontation?" SPOTLIGHT, June 29). This kind of practice is against basic economic discipline; you earn only if you work. By pocketing salaries without working, the MPs are sending the wrong message to the people. They must either work or refrain from taking the benefits. There should be no easy way in between. Anup Shakya Strong Points The points raised in your cover story ("Consensus Or Confrontation?", SPOTLIGHT, June 29) were very strong. Although many may agree that instead of allowing the present dysfunctional parliament to continue it would be cheaper to go for mid-term elections, there is another angle of security, which your story has overlooked. The current security situation is not conducive for free, fair and peaceful elections. Before arriving at such situation, through dialogue with the Maoists, it would be futile to go for the yet another election that could again give rise to the same kind of problems we are hoping to avoid. Shambhu
Shrestha No End In Sight I do not see any way out of the current political imbroglio ("Consensus Or Confrontation?" SPOTLIGHT, June 29). On one hand Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala is in no mood to step down, on the other, the opposition parties are ready to settle for nothing short of that. They are refusing to do anything other than demanding his resignation. The Maoists are having field day in the jungles. The much-revered monarchy is facing problems. So what is the way out? If we claim to be Nepalese, what is stopping us from sitting down together and finding a lasting solution to the country’s problems. This is no time for politicking. Lalit Gurung Public Loot Your report on the defunct parliament was very apt (Consensus Or Confrontation Spotlight June 29). The tragic incidence at the Royal Palace and its aftermath has proved both ruling and opposition parties to be just pawns. Both are scared stiff of the vox populi, and dread the day they have to face the public. Delivering nothing to the public in the past decade but poverty and corruption, they are busy looting the nation's coffers. Without any alternative program, but throwing childish tantrums that a particular person should not be PM, the opposition goes on rampage, and holds the whole country to ransom as the initiation rites to join the gang of dacoits. Blind to the fact that public properties were accumulated at the expense of our blood, sweat and tears, the party of the people proudly accepts its destruction. When the same committee that thought the PM was guilty points a finger at its comrade, it does not bother the party to give a clean chit to the culprit. The MPs do not do the homework entrusted to them by the public, never enter the parliament for the whole session, and obstruct ordinary people going about their daily chores. Amongst the facilities enjoyed by these public looters, you forgot to mention their Pajeros, their mass pregnancy medication, unashamed attempts to increase their five lakh bonus supposedly for development of their constituency to 1 crore etc. I hold these looters responsible for driving the poor, innocent village people to desperation, making them easy prey for extremists. Shukra Raj
Acharya Take Action Apropos your article "Ticking Time Bomb" (SPOTLIGHT, June 22), it appears that unless the country takes some strong actions, the HIV/AIDS epidemic could severely affect us. Since even the United Nation recently organized a special session to deliberate of this disease, there should be no doubt how dangerous this disease can prove to be. Hence, the authorities have to do their level best to nip this disease while in the bud. We cannot afford to be doing nothing. Santosh
Dhungana Rescue Tourism Everything is turning against the fragile tourism of the country ("Downward Spiral", SPOTLIGHT, June 15). From recurring violence and frequent shutdowns to the royal tragedy, the sector has been ravaged from all angles possible. In these circumstances, one should not expect the Nepal Tourism Board alone to be able to control the damage and put the sector on the track to recovery. People from all walks of life, especially politicians, have to support the board’s attempt to save the nation’s economic mainstay. Gautam Khadka |
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