Intra-party squabbles

It was shocking to learn about Pradip Nepal’s resignation from the CPN-UML standing committee. A politician of Nepal’s stature should understand the gravity of the current situation and the challenge facing his party at this moment. Instead of creating hurdles, he should assist the government in every possible way.

It is unfortunate that there are differences emerging within one of the most influential parties of the country, as the CPN-UML leaders have not been able to take unanimous decisions that are in the interest of the nation. Looking at the intra-party bickering, one can conclude that the leaders have actually not learnt from their past mistakes.

Chandra K Sunuwar, Kuwait

No arms

I agree with Dr S M Dixit’s views expressed in his letter titled “No to US military aid” (THT, May 3). In line with the popular demand, the new government should appeal to the US not to resume any military aid at present. The resumption of arms supply at this point would affect the peace agenda.

Instead of offering to resume arms supply, as the writer argues, it would be appreciable if the US government resumed its economic assistance to Nepal and lifted the recently imposed travel warning in order to encourage Americans to visit Nepal. At this point, the country needs the goodwill and support of its friends like the US and India, not military aid.

Vimal Thapa, Maligaon

Child rights

Lately, we celebrated May Day and organised programmes to stress the importance of labour and child rights. Although much has been said about the need to abolish child labour, no concrete measures have been taken. Exploitation of children below the age of 14

continues unabated. Unless children are stopped from working in factories and as domestic help, child labour will not end.

Shiva Neupane, via e-mail

Do duty

Many parliamentarians, who had lost the popular mandate, have come to power once again because of the reinstatement of the House of Representatives on the strength of the 19-day Jana Andolan. They have been brought back into limelight not because of their noble deeds, but because the people want the formation of the constituent assembly. They should not forget that they are an unpopular lot in this country because of their dishonest and corrupt image. They should thus act according to the popular mandate and take the people’s agenda ahead instead of holding futile press conferences and giving public speeches.

Deepak Thapa, via e-mail

Honesty

Unlike in many other countries, I am impressed by the hospitality and kindness of the Nepali people extended towards tourists. Recently, I lost my wallet, which contained some money and all my important documents. But luckily, a gentleman returned it to me. I want to thank him for his honesty.

It is amazing that there are still people like him who understand the grief of others and can go to any extent to help their guests. I am sure that in my own country, the UK, I could have never hoped to get a lost wallet back.

Peter Pickering, via e-mail