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Disturbing Trend Your cover story on HIV/AIDS (“Closing
In On Young Population” SPOTLIGHT September 12) was interesting as it exposed how
Nepalese youth are becoming vulnerable to the infections by the HIV. Based on traditional
values, Nepalese society is yet to permit youths to talk freely about their own sexual
health. In rural parts of the country, large numbers of people are still ignorant about
the HIV/AIDS. You have rightly pointed out the alarming situation prevailing in the
country. I hope the government agencies and policymakers will take necessary steps to
generate awareness among the people living in different parts of the country. Prevention
is best way to contain the HIV/AIDS. Ranjan K.C. Alarming Rise In the last few years, Nepal has seen the
alarming rise of HIV/AIDS patients (“Closing In On Young Population” SPOTLIGHT
September 12). Since Nepal does not have any concrete data regarding the number of cases
of HIV/AIDS, the country might have more HIV infected patients than disclosed by the
government. When a large number of dance restaurants and massage parlors are opening up in
the city, there requires certain vigilance. Studies have already shown that more than 20
percent of commercial sex workers are infected with the HIV/AIDS. Janardan Ghimire Unreliable Data I was frustrated to read the article on
HIV/AIDS (“Closing In On Young Population” SPOTLIGHT September 12) since the
story does not seem to be based on any reliable data and expert opinions. I don’t
understand the rationale behind highlighting the report of a NGO. I do agree that cases of
HIV/AIDS infection is rising alarmingly but you cannot justify it by showing the case
study of Bara district. The magazine like Spotlight needs to work hard before writing on
any issue. I hope you will maintain your standard and objectivity in the days ahead. Suman Khadka Enjoyable Articles I enjoy reading your article on the
political crises in the country. I don’t understand why the political forces continue
to fight against each other. I have not seen any sincerity on the part of political
forces. Be a constitutional monarch or leaders of major political parties, they seem to
have their own agenda and nobody is concerned about the interest of the country and
people. The common citizens are suffering from violence and anarchy but political leaders
seem to be ignorant about what is happening to their fellow citizens. The time has come to
address the plights and problems of the common citizens. Sagun Rai Peace Must Prevail There is no way people can live amid
persisting conflict (“Shattered Peace” SPOTLIGHT September 5). The guns must
fall silent and peace must prevail. The Maoists cannot continue to hijack the peace of
people. Whatever they want, they must achieve it through people’s votes in free and
fair election. They must end their hostilities and jettison their warped ideologies and
let the Nepalese people breath air of peace. Otherwise, Nepal as a country we know may
face the threat to its integrity and sovereignty. That is not in the interest of anybody
including the Maoists. When Nepal does no exist, where will they play their politics? So,
the Maoist leaders must realize the ground situation before hurting the country any
further. Krishna Kumar Karki Uncomfortable Measures The security agencies have announced a
number of stern measures to counter the growing terrorist threat in the capital city. They
have announced night-time curfews, intensified their search operations and stepped up
vigil. But the government and concerned authorities should not forget that in a zeal to
provide security they must not put the life of ordinary people in tremendous discomfort.
While everyone understands the gravity of situation, the government should not lose its
focus from its prime duty - that is to provide service to citizens. This will further
strengthen the hand of the government in its fight against terrorists. Punya Bista Disasters To Wildlife The article “Threat from
Disaster” (SPOTLIGHT September 5) rightly pointed how the natural calamities also
affect the national parks and protected areas imperiling the lives and habitats of
endangered species. So, when devising strategy to prevent disasters, the concerned
officials should also give attention to protecting such areas of natural bio-diversity. Lalit Gurung |
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