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Leave Education Sector Free Even in many countries hit by conflict,
education sector is left untouched “EDUCATION: Held To Ransom (SPOTLIGHT June
18)”. But in Nepal, the first target of all the political organizations seems to be
the schools. Taking advantage of the weak government, rebels take children as their
strongest tool to fulfill their demands. It is a very bad practice. Just think how would
they run the country, supposing they go into power in the future with people who are
uneducated or psychologically affected by the culture of violence. Shouldn’t they
think that these children will act the same way when they grow as adults? Pratibha Subedi Lets Unite Your cover story “EDUCATION: Held To
Ransom (SPOTLIGHT June 18)” raised a very topical issue. The trend of educational
institutions being disturbed time and again in the name of reforms has been a matter of
great concern to all the parents like us. As I am writing this letter, the educational
strike has already been called off thanks to the proactive role played by the members of
the civil society and human rights activists. We are happy that the problem has been
solved for the time being. However, the irresponsive and assertive stand taken by the
pro-Maoist student organization and the apathy shown by the government officials do not
give a room to hope for smooth operation of classes and improvement in teaching-learning
environment in the days ahead. I think it is high time that we, the major stakeholders,
pull up our socks and do something to free the educational institutions from such
political interventions. I think, if we start a well organized and fully united lobby
against such activities, there is no reason why we cannot achieve our objectives and let
the children get education unhindered. Saroj Shrestha One Sided Story Your article on domestic helpers was very
one sided “DOMESTIC CHILD LABOURERS: Miserable Condition (SPOTLIGHT June 18)”.
The state of many child laborers in the capital is not as miserable as you have tried to
show in your article. Most of them have a better place to sleep, better food and better
educational facilities than they would otherwise have, at their homes. In addition, most
of them either are supporting their families or are saving money for their future. Just
think how miserable their life would be if they are kicked out of employment again. In
such a situation, when the country is hard hit by both the conflict and gross
unemployment, where will these children turn to. Can the ILO or the government or any
other social organization afford to educate and feed all 2.6 million children who are
working in Nepal. They need to think practically. After all, even if they studied and
completed their education, can anyone guarantee them an employment with a decent earning?
Rather than pulling the kids out of their jobs, there should be more focus on embracing
them within legal boundaries and ensuring their rights. Otherwise, they would be just
putting the children out of the frying pan and throwing them into the fire. Narayan Poudel Selfish Move It is certainly not a good thing that the
right to education of millions of children is not secured by the closure of schools for an
indefinite period by the Maoist affiliated student union “EDUCATION: Held To Ransom
(SPOTLIGHT June 18)”. Not only all the concerned agencies have raised voices against
such a move, they also acted promptly towards resolution of the problem. However, whatever
they may claim, the prompt action is not for the millions of children who are really
affected throughout the country. Nobody does anything more than issuing a press statement
when thousands of children are abducted and deprived of education. Moreover, in a country
where millions of children never get to see the inside of a classroom, I feel, it is not a
big thing that a few thousands miss school for a short period. It is an irony that a few
affluent class people of the capital expect to remain unaffected, when the whole country
is burning. Rudra Thapa Assure Consumer Rights Nothing seems to be working for the
consumer rights in this country. It seems as if someone from outside the country is
running the country. From food and beverages to the cosmetic goods, it is hard to find a
particular brand that one’s family has been using for a long time after a few months
or days of its arrival in the market. If you ask the question to the shopkeepers why the
stuffs are not available, he or she will simply give you the straight answer that the
stocks are no longer available or no more coming to this country. I wonder why the
beautiful country like ours is becoming the testing ground for every thing. Can the
concerned authorities of this country give an honest and truthful answer to the consumers?
Or, are the businessmen in this country also acting like the puppets? Yam Gurung |
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