Now, some optimism
The Himalayan Times
30 May 2014
Now, some optimism
The ascension of Narendra Modi to the
highest political helm in India has definitely sparked new hope in the
field of development and sustainable peace in Nepal and the SAARC region based on his long and
outstanding political background. His tenure and performance as the Chief
Minister remained to be extremely successful, extraordinary and exemplary in
terms of the all round development of Gujarat State. The political situation of Nepal is still in precarious and passing through
a transitional phase. The first Constitutional Assembly failed to accomplish
its mandated job of writing the new constitution. Looking at the poor presence
of lawmakers in the ongoing CA, it does not seem that they will be able to deliver
the new constitution within the promised one year.
It seems natural for Prime Minister Shushil
Koirala to be optimistic about the new political dimension between Nepal and India in this changed political situation in India as reported in “Koirala upbeat after India return” (THT, 2 May, Page 1). His
assurance to the Indian political leaders for enhancing good governance,
transparency, accountability, austerity, and building a corruption free society
in Nepal seems highly optimistic. However, it depends
entirely on the political commitment and performance of the senior leaders of
major political parties of Nepal to materialize Koirala’s dreams. Looking
closely at their political activities, it does not seem that the assurances will
materialize. Now, the leaders must act responsibly keeping in view the new
political changes in India.
Nepal should create investment friendly
environment to attract foreign investors. For this, political stability in the
country is a must. Unless the political parties show political commitment,
sincerity and become responsive towards the national development, being merely
hopeful does not make any sense.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharjgunj, Kathmandu
