Will they learn any lesson?

The Himalayan Times

20 December 2013

Will they learn any lesson?

It was interesting to read the news report “Will new lawmakers shun foreign junkets this time?” (THT, 18 Oct. Page 1) that must have drawn the attention of many readers. THT deserves appreciation for making detailed research on this issue and bringing out the findings. It was shameful on the part of the lawmakers who made frequent foreign junkets in the pretext of gaining knowledge about the constitution but failing completely in fulfilling their mandated jobs? It was shocking to know that some of the law makers had even visited foreign countries over 18 times. It shows how much the previous CA lawmakers were irresponsible and insensible towards their jobs.

Most of the lawmakers of erstwhile CA had acquired diplomatic passports. About half a dozen among them were found involving in selling their diplomatic passports for hefty amount of money. These acts clearly indicate that they were interested in making the money not in drafting the new constitution. It is hoped that they will be punished for their illegal and unethical acts.

On the other side, all the senior leaders of major political parties are found to be involved in doing undemocratic acts albeit they talk much about the democratic process, its norm and values. It’s already about a month since the second CA election was held. They have decided to continue HLPC which was unconstitutionally set up to facilitate the Regmi led government to hold the CA election. The legitimacy of this commission had to be automatically over once the CA election was held. Also, they should have promptly acted to submit the names of PR candidates and start the process of officially holding the first sitting second CA that has the fresh mandate of the sovereign people of Nepal.

Rai Biren Bangdel

Maharajgunj, Kathmandu.

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