In "Leaving it to the last minute" (Economic sense, #34). Artha Beed says the government lets valuable opportunities slip, and only attempts to solve things at the eleventh hour. looking at the situation with the Maoists and the sharing of water with India, it's clear the government was either unwilling or unable to negotiate while it had the chance. These issues require a lot of thought, expert opinion and time-and they are resolutely the government's responsibility.

As for hotel industry strikes, I'm not so sure they fall under the government's purview. This is an issue for hotels owners and their staff. Hotels are not under the control of the government, and that's wsshy the government only looks at them in terms of their contribution to national economic stability. Negotiations and finding the means to negotiate are the responsibility of hotel owners. The government is just one factor in the development of the industry. The government does lack negotiation skills and the art of timing. But does this mean the government is unable to govern? Will negotiations led by the government solve the problem?

Ritu Raj Onta
Nayabazar