Genuine concern

It is nice to know that the government is concerned about solving the Tarai crisis, ‘PM serious about Tarai issues: Madhesi MPs’ (THT, Dec. 14). The sooner a permanent solution is found to this problem, the better for the whole country. There is no doubt that the Madhesi community should get its due.

Lochan Siwakoti, Jhamsikhel

Care centres

I was very pleased to read the news brief ‘Orphanage inspection’ (THT, Dec. 13) as it brought to light the mushrooming business of children’s homes and other child welfare centres which are often opened for pure business purposes and not for the benefit of the

children. Some of these agencies are gathering children from across Nepal even though they cannot meet even the basic needs of these children. They are doing this to attract donation — as if the children were showpieces to be milked for profit.

At last, the Central Child Welfare Board (CCWB) has decided to do something about this state of affairs. Hopefully, it will be able to monitor and control the children’s home operators. Orphans, conflict-affected children, poor and differently-abled children need real love and care. Yes, some of them do manage to go to good childcare centres but most end up in hellholes where their rights are openly violated and they are subjected to physical and mental abuse. If orphanages really want to care and look after orphans and destitute children, why not set up the centres in the places concerned locally?

Khushi, via e-mail

Good one

The credo published under the title of Sant Kabir (THT, Dec. 14) has drawn my attention. I have been fond of Sant Kabir’s couplets that are steeped in philosophical insights. Near the place I live in Janakpur, Kabir’s couplets are routinely sung during evenings and the whole place comes alive.

Before reading the credo I was also unaware about the guru-disciple relationship between

Ramanand and Kabir.

Again, thanks to THT for such an enlightened piece.

Smita Jha, Dillibazar

Vexing

The question vexing most Nepalis now is if and when CA election is going to be held. This election is vital in deciding the future direction of the country. There is no justification whatsoever for delaying it any further.

Prajwal Rijal, Biratnagar

Unite

This refers to the news report ‘NSU students demand justice’ (THT, Dec. 14) concerning a scuffle between different student groups at the Pokhara-based Forestry Campus. As a

student of Forestry I was dismayed at the news.

Why are those meant to shape the country’s future hell-bent on destroying it? Do they not understand the real value of education and the need to keep education separate from politics?

I would like to urge all students to unite to build a better future for the country. Different

students’ political bodies and the college administration should work towards reopening the closed college as soon as possible. Violence should be checked in education sector.

Suraj Upadhaya, BSc (Forestry), Kathmandu Forestry College