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More Research Although your cover story on climate change ("Weathering The Vagaries Of
Nature", SPOTLIGHT, September 6) was very interesting, it was too concise to do
justice to the subject. You should have done additional research to back up your findings.
It is good to generate awareness by publishing articles on vital issues, events and
perspectives of the week. With a little extra homework, these stories can become far more
interesting. I would like to request SPOTLIGHT to bring out more investigative and
research-based stories. Jamuna Shrestha Toward Polls The major political parties are skeptical over whether the parliamentary
elections can be held freely and fairly and on time ("Fantasy vs. Reality",
SPOTLIGHT, September 13). Rather than finding a way out of the present political crisis
through the elections, they are speculating over the legitimacy of the exercise and making
dire predictions. This would further weaken the constitution. Wouldn't it be far
better for the country if everyone joined hands to ensure that the elections are
successful? Kumar Bista Covering Weaknesses After two major attacks mounted by the Maoists, the government is busy
blaming the lifting of the state of emergency ("The Deepening Crisis" SPOTLIGHT,
September 13). But how can one ignore the fact that attacks of such magnitude need a lot
of preparation, which Maoists seems to have made during the emergency. The government is
only trying to cover its failure to control Maoist activity during the nine-month
emergency. Siva Khatri Poor Taste I completely disagree with your article on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur
Deuba's recent visit to London and Brussels ("Lost Destination", SPOTLIGHT,
September 13). Even your cartoon projected the country's prime minister in a cheap way.
Before writing such stories, a magazine of your stature must keep in mind that the prime
minister is not a person but an institution. What message do you want to give to the
people and foreigners? I hope you will be more careful in future stories. Pradip Prajapati No Building Code If we count the buildings in Kathmandu whose architecture has been ruined
over the last decade, the list would be quite long. Following the vandalizing of Louis I
Kahn's creation by the Ministry of Health, located in front of Department of Archeology
some years back, several other buildings have met a similar fate at the hand of their
owner and have gone without much notice of the public. The latest in the row is the
Ministry of Home.Usually, such attacks result from the owner's inability to maintain their
buildings. It appears that the addition of structures falls in their priority irrespective
of the maintenance plan, be it RNAC, the Supreme Court, Bureau of Statistics, Department
of Industry and so on. If the present trend continues, the day is not too far when an
aerial view of our government buildings would produce images of ugly roofs imposed on
beautifully designed facades. Suraj Poudyal Struck By Tragedics Our country today is suffering a horrendous crisis ("The Deepening
Crisis", SPOTLIGHT September 13). Economically, socio-culturally, legally and
politically, Nepal's problems are so dire that they are impinging on our national fabric.
Moreover, many Nepalese specially in rural areas are in an abysmal state. No matter people
from which force are being killed and are dying, it is the Nepalese blood that is being
shed shamelessly. Lives are being shattered, feathered and torn, many hearts are being
broken and children are losing their beloved fathers and brothers. Unless and until there
is evangelical governance under a benevolent political messiah with substance and the
making, our country's future is at stake. Certainly, the task of management in a short
time is not an easy job. It is not only up to one individual to alleviate these problems.
But throughout history, times and fates have changed. There have been countries which have
turned themselves around and risen up from the ashes and have seen a brighter tomorrow.
Committed leaders, loyal citizens, determination, foresight, and dedication are what we
desperately need at the moment. Let us but play our parts well, there might be light at
the end of the tunnel! Moheindu Chemjong |
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