Unwise demand

At a time when the country is passing through a very difficult situation, some people have been clamouring for the home minister’s resignation.

But Krishna Prasad Sitaula’s resignation will serve no meaningful purpose at this point in time. The likes of Sujata Koirala and Narendra Bikram Nembang should be more concerned about guiding the country on the path of peace and prosperity instead of keeping themselves occupied with unnecessary activity like demanding the resignation of the home minister, who played such an important role in bringing the Maoists to mainstream politics. Thanks to his tireless efforts, the Maoists are on the verge of joining the interim government.

The moot question is: If Sitaula goes, who will replace him? A new and inexperienced home minister will find it very hard to follow on the footsteps of Sitaula who has been very adept at handling conflicting demands in this difficult transition period. Hence instead of trying to sabotage the ongoing peace process, all the political leaders should extend their utmost support to the government in it’s bid to hold the Constituent Assembly polls on time.

Dev Thapa and Ganga L Pradhan, Shanti Academy, Bharatpur

He should go

The country has come a long way since the success of the Jana Andolan II. Many changes have been brought about in government policies and amendment of interim statute is also in the cards. But why has the Madhesi issue not been settled yet, despite widespread incidents of violence in the Tarai? If the royalists have a hand in the ongoing violence, why doesn’t the government take action against them? The least our respected home minister could do is to put in his papers to resolve the deadlock.

Sitaula should take moral responsibility for the Tarai violence and resign immediately. If the leaders still refuse to heed to people’s wishes, how can the Nepalis believe that they have learnt from their past mistakes ? If this indifference to people’s wishes continues, Nepalis will have no option but to go for Jana Andolan III.

Krishna Poudel, Kathmandu

Cohabitation

Apropos of Krishana Gyawali’s midway “Cultural hot potato” (THT, Feb 26), globalisation has made the diffusion of local culture to other societies easier. Such is also the case with the largely western trend of cohabitation.

But even as its appeal is increasing among the youth in the country, it is still impossible for unmarried couples in Nepal to live together without attracting harsh criticisms.

Amrit B Khadka, Bharatpur, Chitwan

Protect’em

One-horned rhino is the pride of Nepal. But this rare and beautiful animal might soon be relegated to history books if some concrete measures are not taken to prevent its

extinction. In the last seven months alone, over 25 rhinos have been killed for their horns and skin.

Only guards, park rangers and police force cannot save them. They need to work in close collaboration with the local people for any realistic hope of curbing the incidents of rhino poaching.

Dharma Raj Khatiwada, Koteswor