Inspiration to women

This is in reference to the news article “CA member plays dual role with aplomb” (THT, February 4). The photo of CA member Durga B K with her baby was so touching. I would like to express my thoughts and to congratulate THT for its wonderful news article on its cover page. Please keep up the good work. I am sure she must be and has been the inspiration to many women of New Nepal to come forward courageously and prove that they can do the challenging jobs. Thanks go to the Maoist leadership for nominating her to the CA. I sincerely salute her with all my heart for her dedication and exemplary work. Some of the male CA members have not even reached their assigned places. One was found indulging in highly objectionable conduct elsewhere. The Constituent Assembly should formulate a guideline (if they do not have now) that should have the provision of stripping such culprits of CA membership rather than shielding them.

Rai Biren Bangdel, Maharajgunj

Irresponsible

I have been reading the news about the tussle between Nepal Army (NA) and PLA in THT. Both Nepali Army and PLA are recruiting soldiers in violation of the peace

agreements between the government and the Maoists. As Nepali Army is not stopping recruitment, PLA is also doing the same. This kind of competition is not helpful. All should abide by the peace accords.

Sulav Dahal, Tri-Chandra College, Kathmandu

Frivolous

This is in reference to the news “Hospital blamed for kid’s death” (THT, March 7). I was taken aback that the baby who was given a rabies vaccine was later found dead due to posssible negligence in the hospital. How did this happen? The doctors who are responsible for treating patients appear to lack expertise or sense of duty. I have been to many hospitals in Nepal for my ailments, but the doctors did not look into my medical records or history properly.

Last month I had an accident and happened to cut my thumb right through the tendon. I was enrolled in Royal Melbourne Hospital. For that minor injury doctors kept me for one day and night in the hospital to delve into my medical records and history to ascertain whether I was allergic to anything or not. After having found every detail, they operated upon my finger. Foreign hospitals and doctors are really responsible.

Shiva Neupane, Melbourne, Australia

Shocking

It is shocking to read about strikes and bandhs all around the country. I wonder if the political

parties have included bandhs and strikes as their new political principle. Bandhs and strikes are not only making life difficult but are violating basic human rights. Many people are killed or seriously injured during strikes, and many sick people die for lack of immediate treatment.

The strikers or bandh callers are falsely trying to show their bravery, rather than

attempting to solve the problem. Because of their action, many innocent

people have died for lack of medical care. Has not the government realised this yet? Why has the nation failed to take strong action against them, whether the strikers are doctors or

others? Erring doctors should have their licences revoked.

Sudan Bhandari, via e-mail