Be a true Nepali

This refers to the letter: “Rethink” by Amit Jha dated March 2. I would like to remind the writer that I was complaining about those youth who have very little respect towards their culture and religion. To answer his question, I would say that “true Nepalis” are those who have strong faith in the nation’s culture, custom, tradition and religion. As we are born in Nepal, it is our duty to make our country rich culturally, economically and industrially. And I don’t think by following the Western culture we are making our country culturally rich. So in this sense I want to request all to be a true Nepali.

Axit Raj Poudyal, via e-mail

Shocked

The latest news regarding the fight between the Maoists and the security force in which at least 29 security personnel were reported to be killed shocked me. It immediately

reminded me of my brother who also works as a security personnel in Bhojpur district. However, later I got to know that he was safe. But events like this bring out important

questions. Why are such incidents on the rise in Nepal? Daily, unexpected events occur in some part of the Kingdom. I request the Maoists to stop murdering innocent people.

Sri Ram Wagle, Lalitpur

Not fair

I would like to congratulate THT for coming out with Perspectives and the “Thinking outside the box” quiz. However, restricting the quiz for “corporate” is disappointing to many

students.What can deter someone like me from taking part in it? Is the non-availability of modern means like e-mail to participate in it? Also given the laid back postal system of Nepal, expecting the entries to reach your office within one week is a distant dream,

especially for the “executives” and “entrepreneurs” living outside the valley.

Prateek Pradhan, via e-mail

Fed up

It may sound good for the Maoists that their so-called “people’s war” has successfully geared up in the name of freedom for Nepalis. That is why they are very excited to celebrate their ninth anniversary with a big fanfare. However, commoners are fed up with Maoist violence. It was shocking to learn that 700 villagers from around Bhaishwole area were

abducted just to force them to participate in the celebration. Doesn’t it sound ridiculous? I vehemently condemn the barbaric acts of the Maoists and all human rights violation.

Sanjib Kumar Shrestha,

via e-mail

Shameful

Recently while walking through Khichapokhari, I saw a poor beggar with his wife lying by his side with her face and head badly injured. Maybe she was hospitalised for a certain period but now it seemed that poverty brought them to the road. It’s a pity that we, the so-called educated people, conveniently ignore the helpless and destitutes living in the streets. The officials concerned should help these people immediately.

Sushmita Dhakal, via e-mail

Holiday?

Holi is a great festival of Hindus. It is regarded as the day of triumph of virtue over the forces of evil. Socially, it is the day to reunite and bound with loved ones. But now-a-days, a large number of people seem to have absolutely no interest in celebrating Holi. They take the day like any other off day and they spend it by watching TV, playing cards and drinking. We should be conscious to preserve our festivals.

Dipesh Parajuli, Baneshwor