Form people’s government The ongoing agitation, even after the King’s proclamation, clearly indicates that only a ‘people’s government’ can address all the agendas of the people, including the question of constitutional monarchy and formation of a constituent assembly. The cycle of curfews, injuries and deaths will surely escalate the agitation unless a people’s government is put in place.

The unbearable street violence must be put to an end. For this, the agitating parties must immediately form a united people’s government. It is no more necessary to submit a name for the premiership to the King or force the King to announce reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives because the new government should decide all the issues.

Since the King has relinquished the executive power, why can’t the agitating forces form a new government now and announce a date for the election to the constituent assembly? What are they waiting for?

Artha Tuladhar, president, NESOCA

Good chance

It is the hard labour and relentless effort of the people that has finally paid off and now the pro-democracy leaders have a big chance before them. The people have got their sovereignty back, which was usurped by the King a few years back.

However, with the return of the power, the parties have a greater responsibility to restore peace that the countrymen are craving for just too long. At this moment, all eyes are trained on the political leaders and their activities. As this is one of the most critical phases the country is passing through its political history, the people are hopeful that the leaders will successfully design a lasting solution that is in the greater interest of the Nepalis.

Ambika Pandey, Chitwan

Martyrs

It is good that the public, together with some human rights organisations and social service providers, have started collecting funds for the treatment of those injured during the protests. A trust has been established to collect the donation. Many people are generously donating. Some hospitals and doctors are also treating patients free of cost. This is praiseworthy.

However, immediate attention must be paid to the families of those who were killed during the protests.

Although the parties have announced financial support to the families, it is just not enough. Since they have sacrificed their lives for the cause of democracy, it is the duty of the parties and the agitators to look after their families. It is not sufficient to erect statues or rename localities after the names of the martyrs. Real help must be provided to their families.

Birendra Shrestha ‘Dipankar’, Kirtipur

Accept it

As a peace-loving citizen of Nepal, I feel the seven-party alliance should accept the King’s offer and try to come up with the best solution possible to restore peace in the country.

Sandesh, via e-mail

Good move

It is good that the seven-party alliance rejected the King’s offer. If they had accepted it, it would have been equivalent to betraying the people’s trust and spirit.

Ajay, via e-mail