Bravo “ Prachanda”
The Kathmandu Post
28 August 2008
With Puspa Kamal Dahal becoming the new Prime Minister of federal republic Nepal we notice one remarkable change: his visit to China despite the opposition from India, braking the practice of visiting India right after holding PM’s chair. Besides, the child rights champions have appreciated Dahal for not engaging Panch-kanya at the airport.
For the Maoist now, there are some pressing issues to be addressed immediately. The returning of the confiscated land to the rightful owners and allowing the internally displaced safe return to their home are topics of hot discussions.
As it has always been, there are high expectations from all walks of life. Visibly, there are three different burning issues: first, people’s high hopes of lasting peace, second, integration of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) into Neal Army and third, the proper integration of YCL into society.
In this connection how the new government functions will be closely watched by all. Whether people’s drams of making New Nepal will come to pass or not remains to be seen. The newly formed government should focus on the drafting of new constitution and then paving the way for a peaceful, prosperous and sovereign country.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharjgunj,Kathmandu
