Chronicle, no analysis

Birendra Mishra chronicles the events of past years very well but offers little by the way of analysis in his write-up “Republican Nepal: The movement of history” (THT, June 4). If Mishra had focused more on analysing the trend of political events it would have been so much better. What were the reasons for the king’s failure and monarchy’s eventual end in the country? Why did the monarch trust the political parties so little and what prompted him to take all those authoritarian steps? All these questions remain unanswered in Mishra’s

article. Rather than presenting a vague picture of the events, what was called for was a thoughtful analysis of the general trends.

Sangita Budhathoki,

via e-mail

Talk, talk

This is in reference to the news report “CPN-M threatens to quit government” (THT, June 4). It seems as if the Maoists were born with a penchant for violence and intimidation. This habit, so conspicuous while the Maoists were in the jungle, remains even when they have joined mainstream politics. YCL excesses have not completely stopped yet, and the top Maoist leaders are threatening to quit the government if their demands are not met.

The Maoists should keep in mind that the CPN-UML and the NC might pose similar threats in the future. Even though the party has garnered less than 30% of popular votes, it is acting as if it won all the 601 Constituent Assembly seats. The Maoists should instead hold dialogues with the NC, CPN-UML, MJF and TMDP to come up with viable solutions.

Dwaipayan Regmi,

Biratnagar

Foreign woes

I want to caution the students who are trying to go abroad for studies through various agents and educational establishments not to believe everything they hear. I came to Australia under the guidance of an agent too. I had no idea that the university it recommended was too expensive for me. I had to go through a lot of hassles as a result. I am having a hard time at my present college and also struggling with my visa status.

Shiva Neupane, Melbourne

Euro 08

I wish all football fans happy viewing of the Euro Championships 2008. I wish this occasion brings a little joy into their lives. I also want to thank THT for in-depth coverage of the

upcoming event.

Aakash Parajuli, Kapan

On his own

Now that Gyanendra is a commoner, let him purchase his own land and build his own buildings. Alternatively, let him live in one of those five-star hotels with the help of billions he has amassed over the years. Why give him special treatment?

Uday Lama, via e-mail

Good fight

Congratulation to Hillary Clinton for putting up a dogged fight till the very end in her bid for the presidency of the United States. Both Clinton and her main rival Barak Obama were

formidable candidates. If one was a Republican and the other a Democrat, we would have a hell of a presidential contest. Since that is impossible, the two should work together in the new administration.

Krishna Subedi, Lamatar