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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

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