Lessons to learn

The Constituent Assembly election results have broken records in Nepali politics. They have humbled the major political parties, especially NC and CPN-UML. However, the parties, instead of accepting popular verdict, are again engaged in a blame game. Instead of squabbling over minor issues, they should pursue people-centric policies and shoulder the

responsibility of nation building to regain people’s confidence. Also, CPN-Maoist victories in Kathmandu give the lie to the allegations of intimidation. The accusers should delve into their own mistakes to unearth the real reason behind their drubbing. On the other hand, the Maoists need to rid themselves of rebel mindset and work towards fulfilling their promises.

Subash Dahal, via e-mail

Respect

This is in reference to the news report “Sports, politics are separate things: Saif” (THT, April 18). It looks as if Saif Ali Khan is oblivious to the atrocities of the Chinese government against

Tibetans. In spite of China’s commitment to protect fundamental rights of its people, Tibetans have often been at the receiving end.

Of course, Saif may have his own reasons for participating in the Olympic torch rally.

Tsewang Lhundup,

via e-mail

Balancer

The Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (MJF) has emerged as an important political force following its impressive showing in the Constituent Assembly election. It also signals the emergence of a balancing force against the monopoly of larger parties. However, the party’s real triumph would be in addressing key demands of the Madhesi community, which includes

establishment of Madhesh autonomous state and inclusion of Madhesis in all government bodies. The MJF and other Madhesi outfits should raise these issues while drafting the new

constitution.

Praveen Kumar Yadav,

Birgunj

Shocking

The indifference of athletes to China’s handling of the Tibetans’ agitation is shocking, “180 Tibetan refugees held in India” (THT, April 18). Many world leaders have decided to

boycott the opening ceremony of Beijing Olympics as a protest against China’s repressive tactics. Chinese leaders see the 29th Summer Olympics as a chance to showcase the country’s march to modernity. But its policy to the Tibetans’ issue is unlikely to send a positive message to the world.

Nyima Gyalpo, Kathmandu

Corruption

Maoist chairman Prachanda’s commitment to act tough against the corrupt gives a new l hope to the honest and hard-working Nepalis. The post-Constituent Assembly election government should indeed move aggressively against corrupt leaders and bureaucrats. In this

connection, it can learn from recent verdicts of the Hyderabad and Bombay High Courts declaring the spouses of the corrupt officials guilty. The courts also directed state

governments to make a complete list of corrupt officials to introduce necessary legal measures.

Ramesh Shrestha,

via e-mail