Encourage competition

The House of Representatives has made two major decisions recently. The first is that a certificate of citizenship can be issued to a child on his/her mother’s name or reference. This decision is commendable as it does away with the age-old discriminatory policy against women.

The second decision is the reservation of one-third of the total government seats at all levels for women only.

Although many women have hailed this decision and some are even saying that 33 per cent is actually not enough, this decision is discriminatory against other candidates. Competent people do not seek reservations. Therefore, free competition has to prevail among men and women. Only then the process would be fair and non-discriminatory against any sex.

Professor Nav R Kanel, TU

Bring to book

The revival of the House of Representatives is a great historical achievement.

Despite repressive measures resorted to by the royal government, the demonstrators’ sacrifices have come to fruition. The 19-day Jana Andolan has proved that the people are all-powerful. But justice can be done only when the suppressors of the peaceful demonstrations are punished appropriately. Also, the people are expecting much from the seven-party alliance, parliament and the government. The leaders should work towards realising the people’s aspirations.

Janak Adhikari, Balaju

Take charge

There seems to be no law and order in Nepal since the cases of robbery and lootings are on the rise. Some opportunists are using this transitional phase to create havoc and make a quick buck. The security should be tightened immediately and the government must take the responsibility of protecting the citizens. The public, too, should help the police in arresting the culprits.

Self-defence campaigns could turn out to be handy.

Susmita Gautam, USA

Incomplete

In his article “Proclamation 2006: A part of interim constitution,” (THT, May 29), Birendra P Mishra stated that the parliamentary proclamation can act like an interim constitution. All the nine Articles, which the author mentions, except Article 8 are elaborately elicited. The Article 8 pertains to the declaration of Nepal as a secular state, which was overdue since a long time. Was this omission, an error or done on purpose to express the writer’s

reservation on the subject? Hopefully, the writer would explain this next time.

Binod Rai, Lagankhel

Victim’s voice

The May 29 Short Takes photograph has drawn a lot of response from readers. Some felt that it was a ‘great’ shot while the others did not approve of your photographer’s intrusion in other people’s private lives.

Let me inform you that I am the girl in that picture, which was clicked and published without my consent. It was actually not a big issue for me, but then it started creating family

problems. My parents, some relatives and friends find my gesture completely disgusting. I, thus, request you to refrain from publishing pictures that can have a negative impact on other people’s lives.

Neema Sunwar, via e-mail