The parties have never taken the United Nations Mission in Nepal with the affection it deserves.
The parties other than the UCPN (Maoist) have been the front runners when criticizing UNMIN. Either they have misunderstood UNMIN's intention for supporting the peace process or they do not want the peace process to succeed.
The parties-Nepali Congress, UML and other smaller ones-have once again shown their reserved characteristics that transcend the limits of conservativeness. They have shown primitive behaviour towards a highly trained international mission which intends to remain in Nepal to support the peace process.
I personally believe that these parties' leaders are unqualified as to decide whether UNMIN should stay or leave.
Kiran Shrestha, Kathmandu Valley
Religious visits keep morale up
Sir,
This is in reference to the report the 'Former Monarch Visits Pashupatinath'.
The former royals have been visiting various religious shrines across the nation. It is good that they are present in the media through such visits, although they are politically inactive. As the nation faces a crisis at the hands of political parties, they have only one way to turn to and that is the royal institution. Although the former monarch Gyanendra Shah has not taken any political steps, his religious steps are providing good morale to the people of the nation.
Bishnu Shakya, Jawalakhel
Let us celebrate Man's Day
Sir,
I want to propose a new concept. We have been celebrating Woman's Day annually. However, men have contributed hugely to the world development. The developments whether scientific of spiritual have seen huge contribution of men. Yes, women have also played a tremendous role. It is said that every successful man has a woman backing him.
But now I want the world's focus to come to celebrating a Man's Day on 8 September (Father's day falls on this day in Nepal) to remember all the contributions made by men.
Laxman Singh Khadka
Cleaner of Nepal (9841150699)
