Flip-flopping
The Himalayan Times
While listening to senior leaders of major parties, it seems that there is no way out for resolving the on-going political impasse unless and until there is a consensus among them on national agenda. However, they are the ones who do not seem interested in forging consensus putting forward different opinions on peace process or sometimes interpreting signed deal among them in their own ways. They oftern deny their own promises and commitments
PM Dr. Babauram Bhattarai, seems now to be flip-flopping his own words about categorization of Maoists combatants within 45 days and interpreting it now in a different way as reported in “PM flip-flops on categorisation” (THT, Sept 27, Page 5). This is ridiculous. Saying emotionally something does not seem easy to fulfil. How come the PM himself is making the people fools? Is it an indication of him becoming failure in keeping his promises and commitments? Had the people expected too much from him? Had the people unnecessarily praised him and spoken highly for him for nothing?
Thanks to the CA Chairperson Subash Nembang for urging the PM to make tangible progress in the peace process at a time when NC and UML seem dead against the Maoist’s proposed modality, norms, number of the combatants for integration, rank determination and financial packages for rehabilitation as reported in “Nembang urges PM to conclude peace process” (THT, Sept. 27, Page 5). Would it be feasible and acceptable to the other parties if the coalition government initiated categorisation of the PLA combatants unilaterally if NC and UML continue to oppose their proposal as publicly said by the Defence Minister Sharat Sign Bhandari with reference to “Defence Minister warns of unilateral regrouping” (THT, Sept. 27, Page 5)?
The people are becoming anxious with the ongoing hustle and tussle between the coalition partner and opposition parties when the deadline for the CA is approaching fast. However, they still would like to see the major parties working together leaving their political differences aside for the national agenda.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharjgunj, Kathmandu
