Deliberate attack

With reference to the edit page article “Kathmandu University” (THT, Nov 20) and the comments on it appearing in the Letters column, I believe that Kathmandu University (KU) is amongst the best academic establishments in the country. However, the writer has ignored KU’s achievements and deliberately tried to undermine the invaluable role of its VC. In fact, had it not been for the vision of KU’s incumbent VC, it would not have earned the

reputation of being listed among the top 100 Asian universities.

Safal Ghimire, HNRS, KU

No relief

Even as the Maoist-led government completes its honeymoon period, it has not been able to instil a sense of relief among the public. The Maoists — in the fashion similar to that of

previous governments — seem to be heading for their downfall owing to their greed for

power. The common people are disappointed as the government has failed to deliver on its promises in any significant way.

Moreover, its youth wing, Young Communist League (YCL), in spite of the leadership’s instructions to give up illegal activities, does not seem to be behaving completely to public

satisfaction. The question now is whether the Maoists will find enough political will to govern the country as the leader of the coalition. It is high time they demonstrated commitment to peaceful and competitive politics. Or they might well leave behind the legacy of a fragmented Nepal.

Adarsha Tuladhar,

via e-mail

Still unsafe

The recent killings of two schoolboys have raised a great deal of concern. Three months have elapsed since Home Minister Bamdev Gautam promised to improve the security situation. Instead, criminal activities have been on the rise. Parents are scared to send their wards to school and nobody feels safe.

Ironically, Minister Gautam is not tired of experimenting with his abortive plans to

restore law and order (“Gautam has precious little to crow about”, THT, Nov. 28). Going by his own words, however, Gautam still has three more months to prove his metier. Let us hope that he won’t disappoint us.

Subhash Dhakal, via e-mail

Miles to go

It is heartening that upholding the principle of “inclusiveness”, Purna Kumari Subedi, a CA

member from the CPN-Maoist, was elected as the vice chairperson of the constitution making body (“Maoist Subedi is Nembang’s deputy”, THT, Nov. 28). However, if the female representation continues to emerge from privileged classes, true inclusion will never be

attained. It is disappointing to note that women from the marginalised and downtrodden communities have hardly ever been prioritised. It must be remembered that a Harijan, Bhim Rao Ambedkar, played an important role in writing the Indian constitution. Moreover, India has a dalit citizen as its chief justice. Obviously, there are intellectuals and leaders amongst the dalit community. But they have not been able to represent their communities. That is to say, politically Nepal may have undergone sea change, but the dominance of the elites and upper caste people continues unabated.

Dr.Chhering Yonzon,

Kathmandu