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Right Actions on Wrong Time
King Gyanendra’s recent visits to various parts of the country and direct interaction with the people is clearly a gimmick “MESSAGE OF THE STREET: For Harmony And Coexistence” (SPOTLIGHT September 30). While such moves of the King help foster the people-monarch relations, it can certainly not veil the unscrupulous actions done by the ministers, the King’s coteries or any other people of the government. And it is these things the ruler should focus on rather than going to the public cordoned by security forces and play a ‘drama’ of being close to the people.
Uma Bhandari
Kalanki
Good Judgment
You have astutely judged and expressed the feelings of Nepalese people in your cover story this issue “MESSAGE OF THE STREET: For Harmony And Coexistence” (SPOTLIGHT September 30). As you have written, the larger chunk of the Nepalese people are not for or against any of the forces, whether it may be the political parties, the monarchy or the Maoists. According to their past expericne, people have learnt that no single force can run the country alone. Instead, they have seen that, trying to bypass opposition forces will only invite confrontation and boomerang effects in the long run, forcing the poor people to face the brunt of the vicious circle of struggle for power of the rulers. That is why the people now want all the forces to join together. They have supported for the good deeds of any of the forces. The rulers should understand writing on the wall.
Sheetal Subedi
Ekantakuna
NTC’s Problem
I read the story about Nepal telecom “NEPAL TELECOM: Under Threat” (SPOTLIGHT September 30). I do not agree that Nepal telecom is under the threat of private companies like United Telecom or the Spice Cells. Nepal telecom has made huge investments for developing its infrastructures and it is impossible for NTC to allow other private companies to use these facilities free of cost. Naturally, it is not unusual for the private companies to seek and bargain for the services at the lowest possible cost. This is the basic norm of business. If Nepal Telecom cannot settle the deal at a price fair to them, it is their problem. Other companies cannot be held responsible for that.
Rabi Shrestha
Teku
Genuine Subject
I read the profile of famous singer and writer Hiranya Bhojpure “On Different Track” (SPOTLIGHT September 30). You have chosen a very genuine person to feature this issue. I would like to suggest that you feature similar subjects who have made laudable contribution to the Nepalese music industry rather than the people who are in the lime lights only because of the media hype.
Madan Simkhada
Samakhusi
Spare Economic Sector
One of the sectors that is being treated in the most unjustly manner is the business sector “ECONOMY: Effect Of Instability” (SPOTLIGHT September 30). Although, this sector has no direct or indirect involvement in the struggle for power, it is bearing the brunt of the insurgency. Ironically, it is the revenue – legitimately as taxes or illegitimately as donations – from this sector that is funding both the parties to the conflict. And of course, this is not by choice. Their own money is being used for worsening their own playing field. What can be more unjust than this?
Krishna Nyaupane
Lainchaur
A Friend In Need
Japanese people have been helping the Nepalese since many years “JAPANESE AID: Continuous Commitment” (SPOTLIGHT September 30). Unlike supports in many other cases, the support of Japan to Nepal is without condition. They have no advantage to take from Nepal . But, still the Japanese people as well as the Japanese government have funded many large and small projects in Nepal . We Nepalese are very grateful for their generous support.
Neeta Ghimire
Chabahil
Sad Incident
It is very sad and unfortunate to see that 73 years old Sylvia hardy was locked up yesterday for seven days for refusing to pay her council tax. I really wonder where is that treasures, jewels and gold hidden. And the huge revenue collected from the slave trades from the Africa and now the Gurkhas from Nepal . And what happened to the saying the sunset never used to set in the " British Empire ". God help the United Kingdom Government.
Yam Gurung
Greenford , UK
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