LOSING TRUST
The Kathmandu Post
30th January
2015
LOSING TRUST
It has been normal routine for the common
people to be anxious to know as to whether the ruling and opposition parties
are now prepared to sit down and continue deliberations on contentious issues (“Ruling
bloc invite Maoist, Madhesi parties for talks” 28 Jan, Page 1). It was really sad and disheartening to see the
CA II also fail to fulfil its mandated task. Who should be blamed for this? Was
it the ruling parties who tried to push forward their agenda in the name of
numerical strength in the CA or was it the opposition that do not want to budge
an inch from its petty political interests?
It is the prime responsibility of the
ruling parties to bring the opposition into the board and make an effort to forge
consensus. However, for this, both sides need to be politically sincere towards
the nation and its people and rise above their petty political interest.
Nonetheless, it is encouraging to know that
the ruling parties have invited the opposition for talks. However, we have yet to see whether talks
between them will be productive. Going by the opposition’s political activities,
it does not seem that they are ready to comprise on major issues of the
constitution. If this happens, it will be very painful and unfortunate for the
country as it could plunge further into political chaos. Still, let us hope
that they act responsibly and sensibly and draft the constitution.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj
