Need to mend fences:

Various types of speculation are making rounds in political circles. One is that the palace has kept ready a draft constitution for possible promulgation and that a section of the establishment is opposed to the idea for fear that such a step will spark more protests and more calls for a republican set-up. Political leaders too are indicating such a possibility in their public statements. This speculation has been fuelled by people like Dr Tulsi Giri, Tanka Dhakal, and Durga Shrestha who are reiterating that the King is ready to move forward. What Nepalis long for is peace where citizens’ rights and duties are not trampled upon by anyone. If the monarch really wants to become a popular 21st century monarch then he should not hesitate to fire corrupt and tainted ministers. This will leave a long-lasting impression on the public. If whoever is corrupt is penalised, then the RCCC will not come under pressure while prosecuting the guilty. Meanwhile, ministers are busy delivering sermons to the people. Had speeches brought about any changes, Nepal would have been the richest country. The King must give due attention to the agitating parties. The parties, on their part, must come up with a clear vision. Nobody can benefit from mayhem and conflict. Therefore, it would be far wiser to seek reconciliation before our land becomes another Somalia.

Eak Prasad Duwadi, KU, Dhulikhel

About sex:

This is in response to the Midway piece titled “Gen X and sex” published in THT on Sept. 28. I agree with what the writer has to say on the need for sex awareness in the present education system of Nepal. Though the current curriculum has made an effort to implement sex education in schools and colleges, it is not adequate. The students are still in the dark because of the hesitant nature of teachers to discuss sex-related issues in the classroom. As a result, they find the Internet or other sources as alternative means to quench their thirst for knowledge about the most intriguing issues related to adolescence. Therefore, the curriculum development board should not only plan to implement better sex education in schools but also work to train teachers to overcome their problems.

Mikesh, USA, via e-mail

Tedious:

Receiving a transcript from Tribhuvan University is a very tedious process. Students have to waste an entire day in filling up bank vouchers and other forms because of the huge crowds of students. After this the students have to wait for fifteen days to receive their transcript. Moreover, the students who come to receive their transcript from other parts of the country have to face problems of staying here for that long. The process should be made much

easier.

Pushkar Thakur, RRM Campus, Janakpur

Menace:

I saw a he-calf roaming on the street recently. This can lead to road accidents. People want sons for themselves but they prefer female babies for their domestic animals. We worship the cow but neglect her male offspring. Moreover, these animals damage the crops if left in the fields. Can’t we make a policy of exporting them?

Dilip Regmi, Chitwan