Speed up the process

I am a Bhutanese refugee presently residing at Beldangi camp-2. Following the resettlement offer by the United States, I along with my family members have been interviewed by the

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and we have passed all the three

interviews they conducted. However, those who have opposed the offer from the very beginning, have intimidated us. Therefore, I would request the concerned authorities to speed up the process so that we can look forward to a better future in a different country.

Teelak Kshetri, via e-mail

Volte-face

This is in reference to the news report “Sayonara to King, Sujata croons in Delhi” (THT, March 5). It is surprising that Sujata, who, till very recently, was a staunch supporter of the

institution of monarchy, has suddenly changed her stand and instead decided to go with the line of the Nepali Congress. Such irresponsible statements will only erode her credibility. She should make statements only after thinking about the consequences.

Ramji Acharya, via e-mail

Too much

I am a regular reader of The Himalayan Times. However, the paper has been giving too much importance to politics these days. The pages are filled with the meaningless statements of politicians and about their commitments for the Constituent Assembly polls. That is not to say that the CA election is unimportant, for that is the only way to salvage the country out of its present state of instability and chaos. But, we as readers would very much appreciate if there were reports about development and progress in other areas of daily life.

Nisha Gurung, Chabahil

Support

This is in support of the letter “Be wary of dangers” (THT, March 4). I totally agree with the writer’s opinion that though the main hurdle to the CA polls — the agitation in the Tarai — has been cleared, following the agreement between the government and the UMDF leaders, there are still many armed outfits that are looking for the opportunity to foil the

electoral process. Indeed, the agreement between the agitating outfits in the Tarai and the government has brightened the prospect of the establishment of permanent peace in the country. However, the government and all political parties need to be wary of any other potential threat to the April 10 election.

Ankita Upadhyay, Lazimpat

Bright future

Youth power has been instrumental in bringing about changes in Nepali politics. However, the young political leaders have still been overshadowed by old politicians, who neither

have the foresight nor the strength to lead the country.

Have not we seen where the old politicians — who have not been able to come out of their

conservative mindsets — have led the country? The aspirations of the Nepalis which were expressed through the April movement can never be fulfilled if the same politicians are given the reins of power yet again.

It is time now for the young politicians in the country to assume their responsibility of leading

the nation towards a brighter future.

Dwaipayan Regmi,

Biratnagar