Girija Prasad Koirala is showing signs of senility in Pushkar Bhusal's "Kindergarten consultations" (#81). He should just retire and let others get on with the fight against terrorism. Let a younger generation of leaders define what they want the country to look like for themselves. He says he has to speak out because "democracy is at stake". Yes, democracy is at stake, but mainly because he isn't helping with his endless infighting. It is time all Nepalis inside and outside, regardless of our political affiliations, support the government of Nepal in its fight against terrorism, and bring peace in Nepal once again.

Bhaskar Tripathy
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